Darlington is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 48 schools — 29 primary, 7 secondary, educating around 16,278 pupils. The median teacher salary across Darlington's state-funded schools is £47,060.7 (2024-25). There are currently 16 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Darlington.
Darlington at a glance
- Local authority
- Darlington
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 48
- Primary schools
- 29
- Secondary schools
- 7
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 16,278
- Teachers (FTE)
- 880
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.4 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £47,060.7
- Spend per pupil
- £9,684
- Open teaching jobs
- 16
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Darlington
48 schools in Darlington plotted by location.
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Teaching in Darlington
Teacher pay and ratios vs the England average (2024-25).
Source: DfE School Workforce Census, 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Covers all state-funded schools, including academies.
School spending in Darlington
Gross expenditure per pupil — LA-maintained schools (2024-25).
Source: DfE “LA and school expenditure” (CFR), 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Council-maintained schools; academies report separately.
Key services in Darlington
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Darlington.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Darlington’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Darlington
St John's Church of England Academy
Darlington, Darlington· DL1 4UB
248 pupils
KS2: 70% met expected standard
Trust: DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
Abbey Infants' School
Darlington, Darlington· DL3 8JA
265 pupils
Trust: MELROSE LEARNING TRUST
Borough Road Nursery School
Darlington, Darlington· DL1 1SG
97 pupils
Corporation Road Community Primary School
Darlington, Darlington· DL3 6AR
294 pupils
KS2: 71% met expected standard
Trust: LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
Haughton Academy
Darlington, Darlington· DL1 2AN
890 pupils
Attainment 8: 38.0
Trust: THE EDUCATION VILLAGE ACADEMY TRUST
Heathfield Primary School
Darlington, Darlington· DL1 1EJ
430 pupils
KS2: 68% met expected standard
Trust: LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
Teaching jobs in Darlington
View 16 open teaching jobs in Darlington →Darlington: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Darlington?
Darlington has 48 schools, including 29 primary and 7 secondary schools, educating around 16,278 pupils. This covers state-funded and other schools in the local authority recorded on Get Information About Schools (GIAS).
What is the average teacher salary in Darlington?
The median teacher salary across Darlington's state-funded schools is £47,060.7 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.4, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Darlington?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Darlington local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Darlington through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Darlington?
Apply through Darlington's co-ordinated admissions scheme using your home council — one application covers schools across the authority, including community and voluntary-controlled schools. Use the official GOV.UK service, which routes you to Darlington by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Darlington?
Yes — there are currently 16 open teaching vacancies in Darlington. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.