Longfield Academy
Academy sponsor led
Darlington, DL3 0HT
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 43% in England
4 of 8 in Darlington
Pupils
660
First preferences per place
0.94
2026/27
Absence
10.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 46.5 | 43.6 | 42.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39% | 42% | 44% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 41% | 32% | 28% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.09 | -0.47 | — |
60% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Haughton Academy · 1.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 25% in England
- St Aidan's Church of England Academy · 1.5 mi · Good · Bottom 19% in England
- Wyvern Academy · 1.9 mi · Good · Bottom 14% in England
- Polam Hall School · 2.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 34% in England
- Carmel College · 2.1 mi · Not judged · Top 18% in England
- Hummersknott Academy · 2.5 mi · Report card · Top 35% in England
Best secondary schools in Darlington · Best secondary schools in County Durham
The neighbourhood
Longfield Academy is in Harrowgate Hill (typical home £155,500, crime average).
What is Longfield Academy's Ofsted rating?
Longfield Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Longfield Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Longfield Academy is in the bottom 43% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.