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High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School

Darlington, DL2 2LLPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 8 places
Ranking
#9,198
of 13,686 nationally

About High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School

High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School sits in the middle of the pack in Darlington, with 56% of its pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2. That is three percentage points below the local authority average of 59% for primary schools, placing it 19th out of 26 schools in the borough. The gap is modest but worth noting for parents comparing options. The school’s overall Ofsted rating of Good, awarded in 2022, is consistent with the vast majority of Darlington primaries — only one school in the LA holds an Outstanding grade. Where High Coniscliffe does stand out is in reading: 75% of pupils met the expected standard and 25% reached the higher standard, both comfortably above the national average. Maths results are more mixed, with 63% at expected and 19% at the higher level, while writing and the combined RWM higher standard both sit at just 6%.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressUlnaby Lane, Darlington, Darlington, DL2 2LL
HeadteacherKaye Boyce
Local AuthorityDarlington
Number of Pupils95
Free School Meals (FSM)16.8%
School Capacity95 / 105 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsSports HallGymnasiumICT SuiteSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballTennisCricketRoundersSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessArt ClubCodingScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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High Coniscliffe CofE 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.