St John's Church of England Academy
118%
Capacity
248
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St John's Church of England Academy
St John's Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Darlington community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 248 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (118% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Marco Ramsay, it falls under Darlington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7957th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 26 in Darlington.
St John's Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 30 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
St John's Church of England Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 4 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, 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 St John's Church of England Academy include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Tennis, Netball, as well as clubs including Gardening, Science Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Darlington, St John's Church of England Academy 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Fenby Avenue, Darlington, Darlington, DL1 4UB |
| Headteacher | Marco Ramsay |
| Local Authority | Darlington |
| Number of Pupils | 248 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.6% |
| School Capacity | 248 / 210 (118% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7957th of 13,686
Nationally
417th of 677
In North East
16th of 26
In Darlington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
60%
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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
85
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Fenby Avenue, Darlington
Darlington, DL1 4UB
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