Red Hall Primary School
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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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Headingley Crescent, Darlington, Darlington, DL1 2ST |
| Headteacher | Julie Davidson |
| Local Authority | Darlington |
| Number of Pupils | 205 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 58.6% |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
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
666th of 677
In North East
25th of 26
In Darlington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
26%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
39%
'23/24
26%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
32
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
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.
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Contact Information
Headingley Crescent, Darlington
Darlington, DL1 2ST
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