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Ingleton CofE Primary School

Ingleton CofE Primary School

County Durham, DL2 3JEPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

54%

Capacity

45

Pupils

2.5x

Demand

About Ingleton CofE Primary School

Ingleton CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 45 pupils on roll, operating at 54% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Ingleton CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Whitaker, it falls under County Durham 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 3899th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 49th out of 170 in County Durham.

Ingleton CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 10 applications for 4 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.

Ingleton CofE Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 95% recommending the school (19 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Ingleton CofE Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Dance, Cricket, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Science Club, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Ingleton CofE 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressManor Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3JE
HeadteacherKaren Whitaker
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils45
Free School Meals (FSM)4.4%
School Capacity45 / 84 (54% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (8 Oct 2024): Standards maintained

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)

3899th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

205th of 677

In North East

Top 50%

49th of 170

In County Durham

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

71%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:86%
Higher:29%
Writing
Expected:71%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:71%
Higher:0%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

19 responses

Would Recommend This School

95%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
16%
Concerns dealt with
69%
Strengths95%+ agree
Feels safeWell behaved pupilsAware of curriculumHigh expectationsChild does wellSubject rangeClubs & activitiesPersonal development

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumSports HallSensory RoomICT SuitePlaying FieldsMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballAthleticsDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubScience ClubFilm Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

4

Applications

10

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

4 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ingleton CofE Primary School

Ingleton 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.

Contact Information

01325730366www.ingletoncofeprimary.co.uk

Manor Road, Darlington

County Durham, DL2 3JE

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Manor Road, Darlington

County Durham, DL2 3JE

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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