Staindrop Academy
Academy sponsor led
Darlington, DL2 3JU
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 50% in England
19 of 29 in County Durham
Pupils
504
First preferences per place
0.99
2026/27
Absence
10.1%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 46.5 | 47.8 | 45.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41% | 43% | 38% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.9 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 49% | 48% | 35% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.37 | -0.16 | — |
65% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Teesdale School and Sixth Form · 4.5 mi · No rating · Top 25% in England
- St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College · 7.0 mi · No rating · Top 39% in England
- Bishop Barrington Academy · 7.1 mi · Good · Bottom 20% in England
- King James I Academy Bishop Auckland · 8.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 31% in England
- Greenfield Academy · 8.9 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 10% in England
- Wyvern Academy · 9.0 mi · Good · Bottom 14% in England
The neighbourhood
Staindrop Academy is in Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop (typical home £158,000, crime average).
What is Staindrop Academy's Ofsted rating?
Staindrop Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Staindrop Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Staindrop Academy is in the bottom 50% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.