Is Northwood Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 6 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 12th of 29 primary schools in Darlington. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Northwood Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 56% of pupils at Northwood Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

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

Applications for Reception places at Northwood 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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Northwood Primary School

Pendleton Road South, Darlington, DL1 2HF

Local ranking12th of 29 primary schools in Darlington

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 56.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 2.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 58.0%
Writing (Expected): 73.0%
Maths (Expected): 71.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 71.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 45

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 422
Boys: 205 (48%)
Girls: 224 (52%)
Capacity: 420 (102% full)
SEND: 16.1%
FSM Eligible: 45.0%
EAL: 19.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.1%
SEN Support: 13.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.7
Budget per Pupil: £6,329/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
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: 59.6%
Gypsy/Roma: 11.9%
Black African: 11.9%
White Other: 5.5%
Asian Indian: 2.9%
Other: 2.4%
Mixed Other: 2.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.2%

59.6%

White British

11.9%

Gypsy/Roma

11.9%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01325267222

admin@northwoodprimary.org.uk

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Pendleton Road South

Darlington, North East

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Administrative

URN: 142462
UKPRN: 10054619
Establishment No.: 2008
Trust: LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST

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