St. George's Church of England Academy
Neasham Road, Darlington, DL2 1LDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St. George's Church of England Academy is a primary school in Darlington for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 47 schools in Darlington. It ranks 23rd of 29 primary schools in Darlington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 February 2023, report published 26 April 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 February 2023
Leaders and staff at St. George's Church of England Academy have high expectations of all pupils. The school's Christian ethos threads through every aspect of its work. It is reflected in the respect and tolerance that pupils show towards adults and to each other. Behaviour around school, and in class, is calm and orderly. Pupils have high expectations of each other. They know what is expected of them. Pupils understand the reasons for consequences, which rarely need to be applied. Pupils learn what actions constitute bullying. They are confident that staff will address any incidents of bullying quickly. Inspectors' findings during the inspection support this view. New leaders have developed ways in which the school works in partnership with, and communicates to, parents and carers. Pupils, and their families, benefit from appropriate and timely pastoral support when needed. Feedback provided to inspectors indicates that parents value and appreciate this refreshed approach. There are several extra-curricular activities for pupils to participate in. These include a popular and long-standing history club. Pupils enjoy attending a range of sports clubs at school. Some pupils have experienced significant success in these, including reaching the national schools' football final last year.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not provide sufficient opportunities for pupils to revisit important knowledge. Some pupils are not able to recall knowledge that they have been taught. Leaders need to ensure that pupils regularly revisit and revise key concepts so that they are better prepared for the next stage of learning.
- Leaders are taking the right steps to bring about the necessary improvements in the school. Some of these changes are recent and need time to embed. Leaders, including those with responsibility for governance, need to ensure that they have clear, strategic oversight of the impact of these changes and take action accordingly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
51 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
408 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St. George's Church of England Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firthmoor Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| Red Hall Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 25% met the expected standard |
| Heathfield Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| St John's Church of England Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Judith Skirving
- Phone
- 01325332230
- Address
- Neasham Road, Darlington, DL2 1LD
- Local authority
- Darlington
- URN
- 138000
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.