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Red Hall Primary School

Red Hall Primary School

Darlington, DL1 2STPrimary School·Ages 2-11
GoodQuality of Ed.

N/A

Capacity

205

Pupils

1.4x

Demand

About Red Hall Primary School

Red Hall 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 205 pupils on roll. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Red Hall Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julie Davidson, it falls under Darlington local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 26% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13411th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 26 in Darlington.

Red Hall Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 23 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 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 Red Hall Primary School include Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Library, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Tennis, Rounders, as well as clubs including Film Club, Coding, Chess, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 58.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Darlington, Red Hall 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 Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHeadingley Crescent, Darlington, Darlington, DL1 2ST
HeadteacherJulie Davidson
Local AuthorityDarlington
Number of Pupils205
Free School Meals (FSM)58.6%
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education

Good

Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade

Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (26%)

13411th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 98%

666th of 677

In North East

Top 98%

25th of 26

In Darlington

Top 96%

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

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

26%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 102
Expected:58%
Higher:16%
Writing
Expected:58%
Higher:3%
MathsAvg Score: 96
Expected:26%
Higher:3%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -13%

'22/23

39%

'23/24

26%

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySEN Unit

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

Facilities

8
Dining HallMusic RoomsLibrarySensory RoomArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballCross CountryTennisRounders

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubCodingChessEco Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

23

Applications

32

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

20 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Red Hall Primary School

Red Hall 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

01325254770www.redhallprimary-darlington.co.uk

Headingley Crescent, Darlington

Darlington, DL1 2ST

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Headingley Crescent, Darlington

Darlington, DL1 2ST

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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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