Best 3 Secondary schools in Darlington – comparison
Comparison of secondary schools: Wyvern Academy (Secondary) in Darlington; Hurworth School (Secondary) in Darlington; Haughton Academy (Secondary) in Darlington — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.
At a glance
This page compares Wyvern Academy, Hurworth School and Haughton Academy. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Darlington, County Durham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Wyvern Academy), published Sep 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Wyvern Academy (Sep 2023). average roll around ≈ 700, combined total ≈ 2,050, typical FSM 35–40%, range 20–25%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as CONSILIUM ACADEMIES, NORTHERN ARCH LEARNING PARTNERSHIP and The Education Village Academy Trust.
| Attribute |
Wyvern Academy
DL3 9SH
|
Hurworth School
DL2 2JG
|
Haughton Academy
DL1 2AN
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase / Type | Secondary • Academy sponsor led | Secondary • Academy converter | Secondary • Academy converter |
| Location |
Darlington County Durham DL3 9SH |
Darlington County Durham DL2 2JG |
Darlington County Durham DL1 2AN |
| Latest Ofsted | 2 15 Sep 2023 | 2 10 Nov 2022 | 2 10 Mar 2022 |
| Ofsted report | — | — | — |
| Pupils (roll) | ≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils |
| FSM % | 45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % |
| Capacity | 900 | 635 | 900 |
| Capacity utilisation | Under capacity 🔒 View exact % | Near capacity 🔒 View exact % | Near capacity 🔒 View exact % |
| Age range | — | — | — |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective | Non-selective | |
| Trust / Local authority | CONSILIUM ACADEMIES | NORTHERN ARCH LEARNING PARTNERSHIP | The Education Village Academy Trust |
| Website | wyvernacademy.org | hurworth.nalp.org.uk | www.educationvillage.org.uk |
| Telephone | 01325351377 | 01325720424 | 01325254000 |
| SEN provision | None reported | None reported | None reported |
| Profile | View profile | View profile | View profile |
Wyvern Academy
DL3 9SH
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy sponsor led
- Location
- Darlington
County Durham
DL3 9SH - Ofsted
- 2 15 Sep 2023
- Pupils
- ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- CONSILIUM ACADEMIES
- Website
- wyvernacademy.org
- Telephone
- 01325351377
Hurworth School
DL2 2JG
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy converter
- Location
- Darlington
County Durham
DL2 2JG - Ofsted
- 2 10 Nov 2022
- Pupils
- ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- NORTHERN ARCH LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Website
- hurworth.nalp.org.uk
- Telephone
- 01325720424
Haughton Academy
DL1 2AN
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy converter
- Location
- Darlington
County Durham
DL1 2AN - Ofsted
- 2 10 Mar 2022
- Pupils
- ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- The Education Village Academy Trust
- Website
- www.educationvillage.org.uk
- Telephone
- 01325254000
Map of compared schools
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How should I choose a school?
Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs.
Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s
admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.
What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context;
scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority
for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.