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Corporation Road Community Primary School

Darlington, DL3 6ARPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#4,028
of 13,686 nationally

About Corporation Road Community Primary School

Corporation Road Community Primary School has turned a corner in a significant way. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good overall, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019. The inspection report shows particular strengths in early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes, all of which were judged Outstanding. Leadership and management, along with the quality of education, were rated Good. The most telling academic metric for this primary school is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined. At 71%, this figure sits well above the Darlington local authority average of 59%, placing Corporation Road 7th out of 26 primary schools in the area. This puts the school in the top 50% nationally for this key measure, a solid achievement for a school with a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCorporation Road, Darlington, Darlington, DL3 6AR
HeadteacherMark Dipple
Local AuthorityDarlington
Number of Pupils294
Free School Meals (FSM)42.0%
School Capacity294 / 352 (84% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 9 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsICT SuiteSports HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

NetballRoundersTennisAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubFilm ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Corporation Road Community Primary School

Corporation Road Community Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.