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St Aidan's Church of England Academy

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St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Hundens Lane, Darlington, DL1 1LL

Academy sponsor led
Church of England
Pupils
594
Ages
11-16
FSM
43.9%
Attainment 8
39.9
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2020

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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.9. The school has around 594 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2025 — Some aspects not as strong
  2. Jan 2020 — Good
  3. Sept 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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 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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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.
How can I compare St Aidan's Church of England Academy with other schools?
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