St John's Church of England Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

Fenby Avenue, Lascelles Park, Darlington, DL1 4UBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St John's Church of England Academy is a primary school in Darlington for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 47 schools in Darlington. It ranks 8th of 29 primary schools in Darlington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 6 October 2022, report published 17 November 2022

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths70%

70%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

249 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals32.5%

32.5%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.2%

5.2%, 16.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.1%

18.1%, 3.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2%

2%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St John's Church of England Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
The Rydal Academy	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	46% met the expected standard
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	85% met the expected standard
Firthmoor Primary School	0.4 miles	Report card: Expected standard	62% met the expected standard
Heathfield Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	68% met the expected standard
Skerne Park Academy	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	35% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Ellen Harrsion
Phone: 01325380725
Website: stjohnsceacademy.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Fenby Avenue, Lascelles Park, Darlington, DL1 4UB
Local authority: Darlington
URN: 138128

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.