Carmel College
Academy converter · Sixth form
Darlington, DL3 8RW
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 18% in England
1 of 8 in Darlington
Pupils
1,367
First preferences per place
1.41
2026/27
Absence
5.9%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 53.2 | 53.6 | 53.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60% | 63% | 60% | |
| Average English grade | 5.8 | 5.6 | 5.7 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 55% | 56% | 50% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.34 | 0.38 | — |
81% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Hummersknott Academy · 0.4 mi · Report card · Top 35% in England
- Wyvern Academy · 1.1 mi · Good · Bottom 14% in England
- Polam Hall School · 1.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 34% in England
- Longfield Academy · 2.1 mi · Not judged · Bottom 43% in England
- St Aidan's Church of England Academy · 2.1 mi · Good · Bottom 19% in England
- Haughton Academy · 2.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 25% in England
Best secondary schools in Darlington · Best secondary schools in County Durham
The neighbourhood
Carmel College is in Hummersknott (typical home £276,500, crime very low).
What is Carmel College's Ofsted rating?
Carmel College is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Carmel College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Carmel College is in the top 18% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.