St Aidan's Church of England Academy
St Aidan's Church of England Academy is a secondary located in Darlington, DL1 1LL. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 598 pupils on roll.
St Aidan's Church of England Academy is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy sponsor led. It is part of the Diocese of Durham diocese.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 16
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Diocese of Durham
Local Authority: Darlington
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 700
Number of Pupils: 598
Number of Boys: 300
Number of Girls: 298
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 42.6
Last Changed Date: 2025-04-10
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2020-01-31
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Lythgoe
Phone: 01325373770
Website: http://staidansacademy.co.uk/
Location: Hundens Lane
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about St Aidan's Church of England Academy
What is the Ofsted rating of St Aidan's Church of England Academy?
St Aidan's Church of England Academy has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does St Aidan's Church of England Academy admit?
St Aidan's Church of England Academy admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is St Aidan's Church of England Academy a boys', girls', or mixed school?
St Aidan's Church of England Academy is a mixed school.
What type of school is St Aidan's Church of England Academy?
St Aidan's Church of England Academy is a academy sponsor led offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near St Aidan's Church of England Academy?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around St Aidan's Church of England Academy on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near St Aidan's Church of England Academy?
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