Corporation Road Community Primary School
84%
Capacity
294
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Corporation Road Community Primary School
Corporation Road Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Darlington community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 294 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 352 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Corporation Road Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark Dipple, it falls under Darlington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4028th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 26 in Darlington.
Corporation Road Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 55 applications for 30 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Corporation Road Community Primary School include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Tennis, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Film Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Darlington, Corporation Road Community Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Corporation Road, Darlington, Darlington, DL3 6AR |
| Headteacher | Mark Dipple |
| Local Authority | Darlington |
| Number of Pupils | 294 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.0% |
| School Capacity | 294 / 352 (84% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
4028th of 13,686
Nationally
211th of 677
In North East
7th of 26
In Darlington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
71%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
55
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Corporation Road, Darlington
Darlington, DL3 6AR
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