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Polam Hall School

Grange Road, Darlington, DL1 5PA

Free schools
Pupils
841
Ages
4-16
FSM
29.6%
Attainment 8
44.5
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
69.0%
Writing
71.0%
Maths
80.0%
RWM Combined
59.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.6%
Basics 9-5
36.7%

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
33.3%
EBacc APS
4.01
EBacc 9-5
13.3%
EBacc 9-4
18.9%
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About Polam Hall School

Polam Hall School is a secondary school in Darlington, Darlington. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.5. The school has around 841 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Grange Road, Darlington, DL1 5PA | More schools in Darlington

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Polam Hall School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2025 — 2024+ framework
  2. Oct 2021 — Good
  3. Apr 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Polam Hall School

What is Polam Hall School's Ofsted rating?
Polam Hall School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Polam Hall School's latest exam results?
Polam Hall School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Polam Hall School located?
Polam Hall School is a secondary school in Darlington, Darlington (DL1 5PA).
How many pupils attend Polam Hall School?
Polam Hall School has around 841 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Polam Hall School with other schools?
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