Darras Hall Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Darras Hall Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, part of Pele Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 23rd-highest of the 94 schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with published results, and 2,457th of 14,452 across England. It was 84% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Northumberland (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Darras Hall Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Darras Hall Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Northumberland and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 78% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Darras Hall Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 63 families put Darras Hall Primary School as their first choice and 143 named it as one of their preferences, for 58 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Darras Hall Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Darras Hall Primary School are Ponteland Community Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 70% reading, 68% maths); Ponteland Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 90% reading, 80% maths); Richard Coates Church of England Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 77% maths); and Throckley Primary School (2.7 miles, 92% reading, 95% maths).
Darras Hall Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Ponteland Community Primary SchoolPonteland Primary SchoolRichard Coates Church of England Primary SchoolThrockley Primary School
The trust
Darras Hall Primary School is one of 14 schools run by Pele Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 72% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
3.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Asian (7%).
In 2026, 22 pupils (4.8%) received SEN support and 12 (2.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Newcastle Airport (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 2 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Broadway (near), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Darras Hall Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 9 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Northumberland (44).
Suspensions and exclusions
Darras Hall Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
Rated Good for
Early years.
At a Glance
3.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 78% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 81% to 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
30.1
KS2
16
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Darras Hall Primary School
Friday Flyer 2nd October 2026
2 Oct 2026
Friday Flyer 25th September 2026
25 Sep 2026
Friday Flyer 18th September 2026
18 Sep 2026
Friday Flyer 11th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
Friday Flyer 4th September 2026
4 Sep 2026
Friday Flyer 17th July 2026
17 Jul 2026
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Social & online
Keep up with Darras Hall Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Darras Hall Primary School.
- Happy Days ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Darras Hall Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Darras Hall Primary School is in Northumberland; for families living there:
Apply to Northumberland for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Northumberland is 3 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Darras Hall Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
404 pupils
480 places
76 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Across Northumberland council
Places available
3,735
Applications
2,569
Got 1st preference
96.8%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Northumberland council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
22
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
7.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
459
Total Pupils
238
Boys
221
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
19.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,126
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£2152k
Total funding
£23k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.4%
Overall absence
3.4%
Persistent absence
358
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Darras Hall Primary School
Questions parents ask about Darras Hall Primary School
What are SATs results like at Darras Hall Primary School?
Of the pupils at Darras Hall Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Darras Hall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Darras Hall Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for Darras Hall Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Darras Hall Primary School is oversubscribed, Northumberland allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Darras Hall Primary School?
Darras Hall Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 84% of its 480 places.
How big are the classes at Darras Hall Primary School?
Classes at Darras Hall Primary School average 26.8 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Darras Hall Primary School?
Darras Hall Primary School has around 459 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Darras Hall Primary School?
3.4% of sessions were missed at Darras Hall Primary School in 2024/25. 3.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Darras Hall Primary School?
Apply through Northumberland's coordinated admissions process, naming Darras Hall Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Darras Hall Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Happy Days Club (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Darras Hall Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Northumberland is 3 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Darras Hall Primary School?
Darras Hall Primary School is at Middle Drive, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE20 9DS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)