Polam Hall School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
PUPILS
787
AGES
4 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Free schools
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
Not Rated

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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
01325 380651

This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(05/10/2021)
Full Report - All Reports
49%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 15% of schools in England) Below Average (About 18% of schools in England) Average (About 35% of schools in England) Above Average (About 16% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 16% of schools in England)

School Results Over Time

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% of pupils who achieved 5+ GCSEs grade 9-4
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% of pupils who achieved GCSE grade 5 or above in both English and maths
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Grange Road
Darlington
DL1 5PA
01325463383

School Description

Pupils describe coming to the school as being part of a community. Overall, pupils feel happy and safe. Children in the early years settle quickly into the routines of school. As they progress through school, they receive teaching to guide and nurture them. The school’s philosophy of ‘know thyself’ permeates the school. Leaders, staff, trustees and the local academy council share high expectations for every child. They have set up a curriculum which enables pupils to succeed academically. Leaders continue to take steps to improve pupils’ reading knowledge. The school has a strong focus on the development of pupils’ character and personal qualities. Pupils behave well in lessons and at social times. Their conduct around school is exemplary. There is a calm, positive learning atmosphere around school. The school takes incidents of bullying seriously. Most pupils and parents believe that staff deal with bullying effectively. Leaders and staff have a determined approach to encouraging high levels of pupil attendance. The school offers opportunities for an extensive range of clubs. Pupils are enthusiastic about these. Leaders check pupils’ involvement in clubs to ensure that there is something of interest for all pupils. Pupils receive extensive guidance on next steps for careers and education.

Polam Hall School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 103 responses up to 22-06-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 103 responses up to 22-06-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 103 responses up to 22-06-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>53, "strongly_agree"=>14, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 103 responses up to 22-06-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 103 responses up to 22-06-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>19, "strongly_agree"=>37, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>14, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 103 responses up to 22-06-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>19, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>23, "strongly_disagree"=>19, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 26 responses up to 22-06-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 103 responses up to 22-06-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 103 responses up to 22-06-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 103 responses up to 22-06-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>49, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 103 responses up to 22-06-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 103 responses up to 22-06-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>12, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 103 responses up to 22-06-2022
Yes No {"yes"=>82, "no"=>18} UNLOCK Figures based on 103 responses up to 22-06-2022

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