Haughton Academy
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Darlington, DL1 2AN
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 25% in England
6 of 8 in Darlington
Pupils
854
First preferences per place
0.97
2026/27
Absence
9.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.8 | 39.8 | 38.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37% | 43% | 34% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.9 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 37% | 43% | 30% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.29 | -0.57 | — |
54% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Aidan's Church of England Academy · 0.8 mi · Good · Bottom 19% in England
- Longfield Academy · 1.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 43% in England
- Polam Hall School · 2.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 34% in England
- Carmel College · 2.6 mi · Not judged · Top 18% in England
- Wyvern Academy · 2.8 mi · Good · Bottom 14% in England
- Hummersknott Academy · 3.0 mi · Report card · Top 35% in England
Best secondary schools in Darlington · Best secondary schools in County Durham
The neighbourhood
Haughton Academy is in Haughton Le Skerne (typical home £153,000, crime average).
What is Haughton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Haughton Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Haughton Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Haughton Academy is in the bottom 25% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.