St John's Church of England Academy

About St John's Church of England Academy

St John's Church of England Academy is an academy converter in Darlington, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 248 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 October 2022) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 32.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Darlington →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

248 / 210 (118%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 October 2022

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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

Fenby Avenue, Darlington, Darlington, DL1 4UB

Phone

01325380725

Headteacher

Laura Rossington

Website

https://www.stjohnsceacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St John's Church of England Academy?

St John's Church of England Academy is an academy converter in Darlington, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

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

St John's Church of England Academy has 248 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

St John's Church of England Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 October 2022).

How does St John's Church of England Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

70% of pupils at St John's Church of England Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St John's Church of England Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — St John's Church of England Academy is part of DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST.

Where is St John's Church of England Academy?

St John's Church of England Academy is located at Fenby Avenue, Darlington, Darlington, DL1 4UB.