Reid Street Primary School

About Reid Street Primary School

Reid Street Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Darlington community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 386 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated Reid Street Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paula Ayto, it falls under Darlington local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4963rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 26 in Darlington.

Reid Street Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 40 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Reid Street Primary School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Athletics, Rounders, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Coding, Book Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Darlington, Reid Street 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.

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