Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School, Darlington
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Darlington. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 29 schools in Darlington with published results, and 1st of 14,452 across England. It was 78% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to County Durham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School in detail
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "In this section you will find information on how we run our school including our current staffing structure, governing body and our school policies. You can find details of how we are performing by viewing or downloading our Ofsted Reports and Performance Tables. Our School is part of the Diocese of Durham."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and rugby.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Staindrop CofE (Controlled) 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 100% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 29 families put Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School as their first choice and 46 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School are Ingleton CofE Primary School (2.4 miles, 100% reading, 100% maths); Cockfield Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths); Evenwood Church of England Primary School (3.1 miles, 86% reading, 86% maths); and Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool (3.2 miles, 92% reading, 75% maths).
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Ingleton CofE Primary SchoolCockfield Primary SchoolEvenwood Church of England Primary SchoolGainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool
Who goes there
0.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 19 pupils (10.6%) received SEN support and 4 (2.2%) 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 autism.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Winston Road (nw-bound), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in County Durham (84).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 2.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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
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 Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
16.8%
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 remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 85% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 88% to 84% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.6
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
23.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School
School Newsletter - 21st September 2026 ..
21 Sep 2026
School Newsletter - 14th September 2026 ..
14 Sep 2026
School Newsletter - 7th September 2026 ..
7 Sep 2026
School Newsletter - 6th July 2026
6 Jul 2026
School Newsletter - 29th June 2026
29 Jun 2026
School Newsletter - 22nd June 2026
22 Jun 2026
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Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School is in County Durham; for families living there:
- County Durham's school travel policy: School transport policies and strategies
- How to apply: Apply for free home to school travel
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in County Durham is 5 (the median across 280 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
163 pupils
210 places
47 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Darlington
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Darlington
Across County Durham council
Places available
6,581
Applications
4,409
Got 1st preference
97.3%
Got preferred school
99.4%
All primary applications across County Durham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
12.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
179
Total Pupils
97
Boys
82
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
17.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,974
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,432
Per pupil
£955k
Total funding
£33k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
8.9%
Persistent absence
146
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
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Questions parents ask about Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School
What are SATs results like at Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
Of the pupils at Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2010 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School is oversubscribed, County Durham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 78% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
Classes at Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School average 22.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School has around 179 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School in 2024/25. 8.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
Apply through County Durham's coordinated admissions process, naming Staindrop CofE (Controlled) 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.
How many road collisions happen near Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in County Durham is 5 (the median across 280 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School is at Black Swan Wynd, Staindrop, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3NL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)