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St John's Church of England Academy

Fenby Avenue, Lascelles Park, Darlington, DL1 4UB

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Church of England

Pupils

248

Ages

2-11

FSM

38.6%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Outstanding

Oct 2022

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

77.0%

Writing

83.0%

Maths

77.0%

RWM Combined

70.0%

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About St John's Church of England Academy

St John's Church of England Academy is a primary school in Darlington, Darlington. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 70% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 248 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Fenby Avenue, Darlington, DL1 4UB | More schools in Darlington

Ofsted inspection history

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

Oct 2022 — Outstanding
Feb 2008 — Outstanding (predecessor: St John's CofE (Aided) Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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

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

St John's Church of England Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

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

St John's Church of England Academy: KS2 2024/25: 70% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

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

St John's Church of England Academy is a primary school in Darlington, Darlington (DL1 4UB).

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

St John's Church of England Academy has around 248 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St John's Church of England Academy with other schools?

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