Hummersknott Academy
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Darlington, DL3 8AR
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 35% in England
3 of 8 in Darlington
Pupils
1,215
First preferences per place
0.83
2026/27
Absence
7.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 50.5 | 45.7 | 47.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59% | 46% | 57% | |
| Average English grade | 5.4 | 4.8 | 5.1 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 56% | 50% | 54% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.26 | -0.48 | — |
74% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Carmel College · 0.4 mi · Not judged · Top 18% in England
- Wyvern Academy · 1.2 mi · Good · Bottom 14% in England
- Polam Hall School · 1.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 34% in England
- Longfield Academy · 2.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 43% in England
- St Aidan's Church of England Academy · 2.5 mi · Good · Bottom 19% in England
- Haughton Academy · 3.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 25% in England
Best secondary schools in Darlington · Best secondary schools in County Durham
The neighbourhood
Hummersknott Academy is in Hummersknott (typical home £276,500, crime very low).
What is Hummersknott Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hummersknott Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Hummersknott Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Hummersknott Academy is in the top 35% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.