Best primary schools in Ponteland (2026)
Ponteland has 4 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Darras Hall Primary School, in the top 12% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 70%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 12% in England |
Darras Hall Primary School Ponteland |
75% | 78% | 28% | Outstanding | |
2 Top 39% in England |
Ponteland Primary School Ponteland |
66% | 70% | 10% | No rating | |
3 Top 42% in England |
Richard Coates Church of England Primary School Ponteland · Church of England |
66% | 67% | 10% | No rating | |
4 Top 49% in England |
Ponteland Community Primary School Ponteland |
63% | 65% | 14% | Good |
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What is the best primary school in Ponteland?
On exam results over the last three years, Darras Hall Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Ponteland, in the top 12% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.