Staindrop Academy

About Staindrop Academy

Staindrop Academy is an academy sponsor led in Darlington, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 469 pupils on roll. It is part of ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 October 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.7 (2025/26). 30.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

County Durham →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

469 / 675 (69%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 October 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Cleatlam Lane, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3JU

Phone

01833660285

Head Teacher

Sarah Mitchinson

Website

https://staindropacademy.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Staindrop Academy?

Staindrop Academy is an academy sponsor led in Darlington, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Staindrop Academy have?

Staindrop Academy has 469 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Staindrop Academy's Ofsted rating?

Staindrop Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 October 2021).

How does Staindrop Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Staindrop Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.7 in 2025/26.

Is Staindrop Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Staindrop Academy is part of ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Staindrop Academy?

Staindrop Academy is located at Cleatlam Lane, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3JU.