Ingleton CofE Primary School, Darlington

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Ingleton C of E Primary School, we have a strong commitment to achieving high academic standards for all our pupils. We constantly strive for excellence, believing that every child has the right to develop not only academically, but also culturally, socially and spiritually."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Ingleton CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in County Durham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 86% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Ingleton CofE Primary School as their first choice and 12 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ingleton CofE Primary School are Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool (2.3 miles, 92% reading, 75% maths); Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Evenwood Church of England Primary School (3 miles, 86% reading, 86% maths); and Copeland Road Primary School (3.4 miles).

Ingleton CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Ingleton CofE Primary School is one of 22 schools run by Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 68% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Ingleton CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).

12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 14 pupils (29.2%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Ingleton CofE Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ingleton CofE Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Black Horse (nw-bound), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in County Durham (84).

Ingleton CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.