Skerne Park Academy
Academy sponsor led
Darlington, DL1 5AJ
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 2% in England
26 of 27 in Darlington
Pupils
248
First preferences per place
0.88
2026/27
Absence
8.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 44% | 15% | 35% | |
| Higher standard | 5% | 0% | 5% | |
| Reading | 56% | 38% | 45% | |
| Writing | 60% | 19% | 55% | |
| Maths | 56% | 38% | 53% |
Nearby primary schools
- Polam Hall School · 0.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 34% in England
- The Rydal Academy · 0.6 mi · Good · Bottom 5% in England
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School · 0.7 mi · Good · Top 19% in England
- St John's Church of England Academy · 0.8 mi · Outstanding · Top 32% in England
- Abbey Infants' School · 1.1 mi · Good
- Firthmoor Primary School · 1.2 mi · Report card · Top 42% in England
Best primary schools in Darlington · Best primary schools in County Durham
The neighbourhood
Skerne Park Academy is in Park East (typical home £125,000, crime very high).
What is Skerne Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
Skerne Park Academy is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does Skerne Park Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Skerne Park Academy is in the bottom 2% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.