Staindrop Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Cleatlam Lane, Staindrop, Darlington, DL2 3JUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Staindrop Academy is a secondary school in Darlington for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 4th of 9 secondary schools in Darlington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2021.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 6 October 2021, report published 17 November 2021

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

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

78 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score45.6

45.6, 0.5 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths38.5%

38.5%, 6.9 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths65.4%

65.4%, 0.6 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc16.7%

16.7%, 23.8 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.64

3.64, 0.45 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

504 pupils on roll, with places for 675

Eligible for free school meals30.8%

30.8%, 4.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0.8%

0.8%, 20.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support22.6%

22.6%, 7.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.2%

4.2%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Staindrop Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Teesdale School and Sixth Form	4 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 49.6
Barnard Castle School	5 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 43.0
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College	7 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 46.4
Bishop Barrington Academy	7 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 39.4
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland	8 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 43.9

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Mitchinson
Phone: 01833660285
Website: staindropacademy.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: Cleatlam Lane, Staindrop, Darlington, DL2 3JU
Local authority: County Durham
URN: 144991

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.