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Polam Hall School
Grange Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 5PA, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.8 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
841
Capacity
882
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 57% nationally, this all-through school demonstrates solid academic performance. While 63% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, particularly in higher grade attainment, as only 38% reach grade 5 or above. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for students aged 4-16, with a reasonable level of parent satisfaction reflected in its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 5 October 2021Older 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. | 44.6 | Bottom 43% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 46% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 59% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.5%
White Other6.8%
Black African3.1%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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54.51884, -1.56103 · DL1 5PA
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN142174
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.phs.woodard.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Polam Hall School rated by Ofsted?
Polam Hall School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 October 2021.
Is Polam Hall School a good school?
Polam Hall School scores 56.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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 Polam Hall School in GCSEs?
Polam Hall School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.6. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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