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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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Our number one ranked school in Darlington based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School.
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3 - 11
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Voluntary controlled school
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Ingleton CofE Primary School is ranked second in Darlington based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.
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45
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3 - 11
Gender
Mixed
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At number 3 in the best schools in Darlington based on our authoritative ranking is Croft Church of England Primary School.
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114
Ages
3 - 11
Gender
Mixed
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The school ranked at number four in our Darlington league table is St John's Church of England Academy based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.
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248
Ages
2 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
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Our number five ranked school in Darlington based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Hurworth Primary School.
Pupils
221
Ages
5 - 11
Gender
Mixed
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Academy converter
Top 5 best performing schools in Darlington and their catchment areas in Darlington ranked by School Guide in 2026
- Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School
- Ingleton CofE Primary School
- Croft Church of England Primary School
- St John's Church of England Academy
- Hurworth Primary School
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