West Park Academy

About West Park Academy

West Park Academy is an academy converter in Darlington, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 453 pupils on roll. It is part of LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Darlington →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

453 / 420 (108%) · over capacity

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Alderman Leach Drive, Darlington, Darlington, DL2 2GF

Phone

01325380792

Head Teacher

Sam Hirst

Website

www.westparkacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is West Park Academy?

West Park Academy is an academy converter in Darlington, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does West Park Academy have?

West Park Academy has 453 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does West Park Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

67% of pupils at West Park Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is West Park Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — West Park Academy is part of LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is West Park Academy?

West Park Academy is located at Alderman Leach Drive, Darlington, Darlington, DL2 2GF.