Northwood Primary School
100%
Capacity
422
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Northwood Primary School
Northwood 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 422 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Northwood Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amy Young, it falls under Darlington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11857th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 26 in Darlington.
Northwood Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 88 applications for 47 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Northwood Primary School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Tennis, Gymnastics, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Gardening, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Darlington, Northwood 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 | Pendleton Road South, Darlington, Darlington, DL1 2HF |
| Headteacher | Amy Young |
| Local Authority | Darlington |
| Number of Pupils | 422 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.6% |
| School Capacity | 422 / 420 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Feb 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (44%)
11857th of 13,686
Nationally
603rd of 677
In North East
21st of 26
In Darlington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
44%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
44%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed47
88
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pendleton Road South, Darlington
Darlington, DL1 2HF
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