St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Academy sponsor led
Darlington, DL1 1LL
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 19% in England
7 of 8 in Darlington
Pupils
587
First preferences per place
0.92
2026/27
Absence
11.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | 35.5 | 40.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36% | 25% | 41% | |
| Average English grade | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.9 | 3.5 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 45% | 31% | 41% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.13 | -0.96 | — |
59% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Haughton Academy · 0.8 mi · Report card · Bottom 25% in England
- Polam Hall School · 1.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 34% in England
- Longfield Academy · 1.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 43% in England
- Carmel College · 2.1 mi · Not judged · Top 18% in England
- Hummersknott Academy · 2.5 mi · Report card · Top 35% in England
- Wyvern Academy · 2.7 mi · Good · Bottom 14% in England
Best secondary schools in Darlington · Best secondary schools in County Durham
The neighbourhood
St Aidan's Church of England Academy is in Albert Hill & Red Hall (typical home £145,500, crime very high).
What is St Aidan's Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Aidan's Church of England Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does St Aidan's Church of England Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St Aidan's Church of England Academy is in the bottom 19% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.