Is Firthmoor Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 7th of 29 primary schools in Darlington. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Firthmoor Primary School's SATs results?

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

How do I apply for a place at Firthmoor Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Firthmoor 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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Firthmoor Primary School

Ingleby Moor Crescent, Darlington, DL1 4RW

Local ranking7th of 29 primary schools in Darlington

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

365

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 May 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
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): 62.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 9.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 73.0%
Writing (Expected): 73.0%
Maths (Expected): 76.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 78.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 45

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 283
Boys: 146 (52%)
Girls: 133 (48%)
Capacity: 365 (76% full)
SEND: 17.0%
FSM Eligible: 54.4%
EAL: 9.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 14.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.5
Budget per Pupil: £7,746/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
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: 80.6%
Black African: 7.1%
White Other: 6.0%
Other: 3.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.7%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.3%

80.6%

White British

7.1%

Black African

6.0%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01325244001

admin@firthmoor.org.uk

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Ingleby Moor Crescent

Darlington, North East

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Administrative

URN: 138129
UKPRN: 10037227
Establishment No.: 2001
Trust: NORTHERN LIGHTS LEARNING TRUST

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