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St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Hundens Lane, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1LL, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.1 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
594
Capacity
700
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 79% nationally. While 59% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate at 67%, indicating room for improvement in community engagement. However, the school's EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 29%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a rigorous academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 7 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.0 | Bottom 21% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 59% | Bottom 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 41% | Bottom 42% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 29% | Bottom 30% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 14% | Bottom 30% UK |
Parent View (33 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of subjects
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
My child feels safe
73%
My child is happy
73%
School has high expectations
73%
My child makes good progress
70%
Progress is communicated
70%
Behaviour is good
67%
I'd recommend this school
67%
School keeps me informed
61%
School supports development
58%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.8%
Black African8.4%
White Other4.5%
Asian Other2.5%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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54.52581, -1.53254 · DL1 1LL
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN135314
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitestaidansacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Aidan's Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Aidan's Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 January 2020.
Is St Aidan's Church of England Academy a good school?
St Aidan's Church of England Academy scores 18.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Aidan's Church of England Academy?
Based on 33 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Aidan's Church of England Academy receives a satisfaction score of 65% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Aidan's Church of England Academy in GCSEs?
St Aidan's Church of England Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.0. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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