Northwood Primary School
URN: 114175 • Darlington DL1 2HF
Overview
- Name
- Northwood Primary School
- URN
- 114175
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 50.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Zoe Beach (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Pendleton Road South, Darlington DL1 2HF
Summary
Northwood Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Darlington, with a capacity for 420 students. The school is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where every child is valued. Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs Young, the school emphasizes a strong ethos and values system, encouraging pupil voice and active participation in the school community.
The curriculum at Northwood Primary is designed to support the holistic development of students, with a focus on personal development alongside academic achievement. The school offers a structured curriculum that includes reading and phonics, as well as opportunities for learning outside the classroom and remote learning support.
Northwood Primary School is part of the Lingfield Education Trust, which enhances its educational offerings through shared resources and expertise. The school prioritizes safeguarding and provides tailored support for students with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to thrive in a nurturing educational environment.
The curriculum at Northwood Primary is designed to support the holistic development of students, with a focus on personal development alongside academic achievement. The school offers a structured curriculum that includes reading and phonics, as well as opportunities for learning outside the classroom and remote learning support.
Northwood Primary School is part of the Lingfield Education Trust, which enhances its educational offerings through shared resources and expertise. The school prioritizes safeguarding and provides tailored support for students with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to thrive in a nurturing educational environment.
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Key details
- LA
- Darlington
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2016-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-03-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 420 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 420 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 420 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 420 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 420 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 420 |
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