St John's Church of England Academy
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 October 2022
Pupils flourish at this school and are proud to be part of it. Staff create an atmosphere in the school which is calm and productive. They have high expectations of all pupils and as a result pupils achieve extremely well. Pupils' behaviour is exceptional. They fully understand the school ethos and rules. During lessons, they support each other with learning. At playtimes, older pupils check that younger pupils have someone to play with. Bullying is rare. If it does happen, pupils say that adults deal with it quickly. Pupils lead on a wide range of aspects within school. For example, the school council are introducing new playtime activities such as den building and making swings. Pupils regularly take part in community and charity work. They visit the local home for the elderly to sing carols at Christmas, take part in debates with the local Member of Parliament and vote for charities to support. Many pupils take part in after-school clubs. There are a wide range on offer from sports activities, such as football and dance, to online learning. The school offers excellent pastoral support to pupils and their families. This ensures that pupils feel happy and safe in school and are ready to learn.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
249 pupils on roll, with places for 210
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
- 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.