Is Mount Pleasant Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 21 September 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 3rd of 29 primary schools in Darlington. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Mount Pleasant Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 76% of pupils at Mount Pleasant Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Mount Pleasant Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Mount Pleasant 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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Mount Pleasant Primary School

Newton Lane, Darlington, DL3 9HE

Local ranking3rd of 29 primary schools in Darlington

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

262

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 21 September 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 76.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 12.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 88.0%
Writing (Expected): 76.0%
Maths (Expected): 94.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 88.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 34

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 271
Boys: 144 (56%)
Girls: 115 (44%)
Capacity: 262 (99% full)
SEND: 32.1%
FSM Eligible: 56.9%
EAL: 7.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 12.9%
SEN Support: 19.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.9
Budget per Pupil: £8,996/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 18.7% 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: 86.3%
White Other: 3.7%
Asian Indian: 2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.9%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.7%
White Irish: 0.4%

86.3%

White British

3.7%

White Other

2.2%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01325244950

admin@mountpleasant.darlington.sch.uk

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Newton Lane

Darlington, North East

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Administrative

URN: 143449
UKPRN: 10061391
Establishment No.: 2648
Trust: LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST

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