Northern Arch Learning Partnership
Northern Arch Learning Partnership is an academy trust running 6 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary and 1 post-16) in Darlington.
Of its 2 schools with a graded Ofsted inspection, 100% are rated Good or Outstanding (2 good).
1 of its schools have been inspected under Ofsted's new report cards: 3 of their 6 graded areas were strong or exceptional.
The trust is registered at Companies House as company 07533271, incorporated in 2011.
Sources: DfE GIAS and performance data, Ofsted, Companies House.
Schools in Northern Arch Learning Partnership
| School | Phase | Area | Inspection | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurworth School | Secondary | Darlington | Good (2022) | A8 49.1 |
| Longfield Academy | Secondary | Darlington | - | A8 42.8 |
| Mowden Infant School | Primary | Darlington | - | - |
| Mowden Junior School | Primary | Darlington | Report card: 3/6 strong | KS2 86% |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College | Post-16 | Darlington | - | - |
| The Rydal Academy | Primary | Darlington | Good (2022) | KS2 61% |
Results are each school's latest: Attainment 8 for secondaries, KS2 reading and maths expected standard for primaries. The average state school in England scored 46.8 and 76% in 2025.