West Park Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Alderman Leach Drive, Darlington, DL2 2GFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

West Park Academy is a primary school in Darlington for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 47 schools in Darlington. It ranks 12th of 29 primary schools in Darlington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 25 March 2015, report published 23 April 2015

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths67%

67%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths18%

18%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

464 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals12.5%

12.5%, 14 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.6%

2.6%, 19 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.9%

14.9%, 0.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.3%

4.3%, 1.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near West Park Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Mount Pleasant Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	76% met the expected standard
Holy Family Catholic Primary School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	77% met the expected standard
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	37% met the expected standard
Mowden Junior School	1 mile	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	77% met the expected standard
Mowden Infant School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Not published

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Sam Hirst
Phone: 01325380792
Website: westparkacademy.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Alderman Leach Drive, Darlington, DL2 2GF
Local authority: Darlington
URN: 137042

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.