SecondaryData as of May 2026

St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Hundens Lane, Darlington, DL1 1LL

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2020

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

39.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

39.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

11.2%

Basics 9-5

40.9%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

39.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	42.7	46.4
2023/24	35.5	46.4
2024/25	39.9	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.13	0.00
2023/24	-0.96	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

29.1%

EBacc APS

3.44

EBacc 9-5

5.5%

EBacc 9-4

12.7%

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About St Aidan's Church of England Academy

St Aidan's Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Darlington, Darlington. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 33 responses), 67% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.9. The school has around 594 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Hundens Lane, Darlington, DL1 1LL | More schools in Darlington

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Aidan's Church of England Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2025 — Some aspects not as strong
Jan 2020 — Good
Sept 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Aidan's Church of England Academy

What is St Aidan's Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?

St Aidan's Church of England Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.

What do parents say about St Aidan's Church of England Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 33 responses): 67% of parents would recommend St Aidan's Church of England Academy.

What are St Aidan's Church of England Academy's latest exam results?

St Aidan's Church of England Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is St Aidan's Church of England Academy located?

St Aidan's Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Darlington, Darlington (DL1 1LL).

How many pupils attend St Aidan's Church of England Academy?

St Aidan's Church of England Academy has around 594 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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