Is Harrowgate Hill Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 17 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 25th of 29 primary schools in Darlington. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Harrowgate Hill Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 48% of pupils at Harrowgate Hill Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Harrowgate Hill Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Harrowgate Hill Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Harrowgate Hill Primary School

Thompson Street West, Darlington, DL3 0HZ

Local ranking25th of 29 primary schools in Darlington

Ofsted: Needs attention

Primary

Phase

708

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 17 February 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 17 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 48.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 67.0%
Writing (Expected): 67.0%
Maths (Expected): 66.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 60.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 73

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 440
Boys: 200 (49%)
Girls: 207 (51%)
Capacity: 708 (57% full)
SEND: 14.3%
FSM Eligible: 31.1%
EAL: 5.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.9%
SEN Support: 13.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 20.9
Budget per Pupil: £7,390/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 20.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.3%
White Other: 3.2%
Black African: 2.3%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.9%
Other: 0.9%
Mixed Other: 0.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.5%

88.3%

White British

3.2%

White Other

2.3%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01325253300

admin@harrowgatehillpri.darlington.sch.uk

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Thompson Street West

Darlington, North East

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Administrative

URN: 135088
UKPRN: 10071722
Establishment No.: 3517

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