Explore other schools in this area
See every school around DL3 8RW on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondary
Carmel College
The Headlands, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8RW, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.2 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,365
Capacity
1,382
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 53.5, this secondary school demonstrates excellent academic performance, placing it in the top 18% nationally. An impressive 81% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 74% pursue higher education, with 36% attending top-third universities. Additionally, parent satisfaction is high, with 90% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment.
Explore this location
Start from postcode DL3 8RW — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Carmel College
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 53.5 | Top 18% 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%. | 81% | Top 15% 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%. | 60% | Top 18% 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%. | 74% | Top 21% 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%. | 40% | Top 21% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 74% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 36% | Top 20% |
Based on 168 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (136 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Behaviour is good
91%
School has high expectations
91%
My child is happy
90%
My child feels safe
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
My child makes good progress
88%
Progress is communicated
84%
School supports development
83%
School keeps me informed
77%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.1%
White Other11.0%
Asian Indian5.0%
Black African2.8%
Other1.5%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
Loading map…
54.52468, -1.58617 · DL3 8RW
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN137622
School typeAcademy converter
Websitecarmel.bhcet.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Carmel College rated by Ofsted?
Carmel College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Carmel College a good school?
Carmel College scores 91.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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 Carmel College?
Based on 136 Ofsted Parent View responses, Carmel College receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Carmel College in GCSEs?
Carmel College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.5. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near DL3 8RW?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near DL3 8RW with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.