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Haughton Academy
Salters Lane South, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2AN, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.7 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
890
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 87% nationally. While 54% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grades, as only 34% reach grade 5 or above. The school serves a diverse student body of 890 pupils and offers a supportive environment, though its LocaleIQ score indicates it may face some challenges compared to other institutions in the area.
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Last inspected: 1 February 2022Quality 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. | 38.0 | Bottom 13% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.4%
White Other4.3%
Black African1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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54.54064, -1.52778 · DL1 2AN
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN138089
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.educationvillage.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Haughton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Haughton Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 February 2022.
Is Haughton Academy a good school?
Haughton Academy scores 22.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Haughton Academy in GCSEs?
Haughton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.0. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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