FavSchools
Map

Haughton Academy

Secondary

Haughton Academy

Salters Lane South, Darlington, DL1 2AN

Academy converter
Pupils
890
Ages
11-16
FSM
40.7%
Attainment 8
37.9
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.9%
Basics 9-5
33.3%

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
31.0%
EBacc APS
3.25
EBacc 9-5
8.9%
EBacc 9-4
16.7%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

Explore the area and compare alternatives

Data shown for guidance only · confirm details with the school before applying

About Haughton Academy

Haughton Academy is a secondary school in Darlington, Darlington. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.9. The school has around 890 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Explore on mapLeague tablesCompare schools

Location: Salters Lane South, Darlington, DL1 2AN | More schools in Darlington

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Haughton Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2022 — Good
  2. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Oct 2019 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  4. Jun 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Haughton Academy

What is Haughton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Haughton Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Haughton Academy's latest exam results?
Haughton Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Haughton Academy located?
Haughton Academy is a secondary school in Darlington, Darlington (DL1 2AN).
How many pupils attend Haughton Academy?
Haughton Academy has around 890 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Haughton Academy with other schools?
View Haughton Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Darlington.