The Best Schools In Darlington Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Darlington. These top schools near Darlington are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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✔ Compare all schools in Darlington and see the best and worst performing schools

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1

Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School

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Our number one ranked school in Darlington based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School.

Pupils
177
Ages
3 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary controlled school
2

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is ranked second in Darlington based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
203
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
3

Hurworth Primary School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Darlington based on our authoritative ranking is Hurworth Primary School.

Pupils
220
Ages
5 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
4

Croft Church of England Primary School

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The school ranked at number four in our Darlington league table is Croft Church of England Primary School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
112
Ages
3 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
5

Mowden Junior School

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Our number five ranked school in Darlington based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Mowden Junior School.

Pupils
342
Ages
7 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter

Top 5 best performing schools in Darlington and their catchment areas in Darlington ranked by School Guide in 2025

  • Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School
  • St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
  • Hurworth Primary School
  • Croft Church of England Primary School
  • Mowden Junior School

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