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Carmel College, Darlington
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Carmel College

The Headlands, Darlington, DL3 8RW

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Darlington.

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,365
Ages
11-18
FSM
17.4%
Attainment 8
53.4
Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
53.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
28.6%
Basics 9-5
60.1%

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
73.6%
EBacc APS
4.78
EBacc 9-5
25.5%
EBacc 9-4
39.4%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.33
A*-A Grades
21.6%
A*-B Grades
49.2%
AAB+ %
12.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 151 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Carmel College

Carmel College is a secondary school in Darlington, Darlington. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 136 responses), 90% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.4. The school has around 1,365 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: The Headlands, Darlington, DL3 8RW | More schools in Darlington

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Carmel College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Nov 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Carmel College

What is Carmel College's Ofsted rating?
Carmel College received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Carmel College?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 136 responses): 90% of parents would recommend Carmel College.
What are Carmel College's latest exam results?
Carmel College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Carmel College located?
Carmel College is a secondary school in Darlington, Darlington (DL3 8RW).
How many pupils attend Carmel College?
Carmel College has around 1,365 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Carmel College with other schools?
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