Polam Hall School
Free schools
Darlington, DL1 5PA
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 34% in England
5 of 8 in Darlington
Pupils
842
First preferences per place
0.96
2026/27
Absence
8.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | 42.0 | 44.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33% | 35% | 38% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 34% | 42% | 51% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.34 | -0.05 | — |
63% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Carmel College · 1.1 mi · Not judged · Top 18% in England
- St Aidan's Church of England Academy · 1.3 mi · Good · Bottom 19% in England
- Hummersknott Academy · 1.3 mi · Report card · Top 35% in England
- Longfield Academy · 2.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 43% in England
- Wyvern Academy · 2.0 mi · Good · Bottom 14% in England
- Haughton Academy · 2.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 25% in England
Best secondary schools in Darlington · Best secondary schools in County Durham
The neighbourhood
Polam Hall School is in Park East (typical home £125,000, crime very high).
What is Polam Hall School's Ofsted rating?
Polam Hall School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Polam Hall School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Polam Hall School is in the bottom 34% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.