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Red Hall Primary School

Darlington, DL1 2STPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
26%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#13,411
of 13,686 nationally

About Red Hall Primary School

Red Hall Primary School in Darlington is a mixed state primary for ages 2 to 11, and its intake tells a distinctive story. With 205 pupils on roll, the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 32 applications for 23 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.39 applicants per place. Twenty of those applications were first-preference choices, and all 20 were offered places, suggesting strong local loyalty. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 58.6%, which is notably high compared with the national average for primary schools (typically around 23-24%) and well above the Darlington local authority average. This context matters for parents weighing up the school’s results and support systems, as a high-FSM intake often correlates with additional challenges that schools work hard to address.

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

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

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

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.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySEN Unit

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

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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.