Darras Hall Primary School
URN: 122265 • Ponteland NE20 9PP
Overview
- Name
- Darras Hall Primary School
- URN
- 122265
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 93.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Victoria Parr (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Broadway, Ponteland NE20 9PP
Summary
Darras Hall Primary School is a community school located in Ponteland, Northumberland, catering to a mixed-gender population of 471 pupils, with a capacity for 510. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, ensuring that every child feels valued and safe. The ethos of the school is reflected in its vision and values, which prioritise the well-being and development of all students.
The curriculum at Darras Hall is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encouraging academic achievement alongside personal growth. The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding, ensuring that all pupils are protected and supported throughout their educational journey. Additionally, the school promotes equality and inclusivity, actively addressing issues such as bullying through dedicated policies and support systems.
Darras Hall Primary School also engages with the local community, offering various opportunities for parents and families to be involved in school life. The school provides essential information for new starters and maintains transparency through accessible resources, including term dates and holiday information. This approach fosters a collaborative atmosphere between the school and families, enhancing the overall educational experience for students.
The curriculum at Darras Hall is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encouraging academic achievement alongside personal growth. The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding, ensuring that all pupils are protected and supported throughout their educational journey. Additionally, the school promotes equality and inclusivity, actively addressing issues such as bullying through dedicated policies and support systems.
Darras Hall Primary School also engages with the local community, offering various opportunities for parents and families to be involved in school life. The school provides essential information for new starters and maintains transparency through accessible resources, including term dates and holiday information. This approach fosters a collaborative atmosphere between the school and families, enhancing the overall educational experience for students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Bothal Primary School (77.9)
- Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School (77.3)
- Abbeyfields First School (76.9)
- Seahouses Primary School (76.0)
- Belford Primary School (75.0)
Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 10
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 510
- Pupils
- 471
- Boys
- 255
- Girls
- 216
- FSM %
- 1.10
- Open date
- Close date
- 2019-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2008-11-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 471 | 255 | 216 | 510 | 1.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 471 | 255 | 216 | 510 | 1.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 471 | 255 | 216 | 510 | 1.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 471 | 255 | 216 | 510 | 1.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 471 | 255 | 216 | 510 | 1.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 471 | 255 | 216 | 510 | 1.10 |
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