Pear Tree School
URN: 135113 • Darlington DL2 2UQ
Overview
- Name
- Pear Tree School
- URN
- 135113
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 65.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Bartlett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01388776799
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Toy Top Farm, Darlington DL2 2UQ
Summary
Pear Tree School, located in Darlington, is an independent special school catering to a mixed-gender student body of 20 pupils, with a capacity of 30. Established in 1990, the school is part of Pear Tree Projects, which operates six small residential homes across Durham, Darlington, and North Yorkshire. The institution focuses on providing a safe and nurturing environment for children who have experienced adverse childhood events, employing a complex care programme tailored to individual needs.
The curriculum at Pear Tree School is designed to support the emotional and educational development of each child. The staff are experienced and committed to re-parenting, ensuring that children receive the necessary therapeutic support alongside their educational activities. Students also have access to Pear Tree Farms, which offers various therapeutic, educational, and recreational opportunities.
Pear Tree School emphasizes a holistic approach to education and personal development, promoting emotional well-being through its Personal Holistic Competence assessment system. The school encourages collaboration with families and professionals to create a supportive community for the children in its care.
The curriculum at Pear Tree School is designed to support the emotional and educational development of each child. The staff are experienced and committed to re-parenting, ensuring that children receive the necessary therapeutic support alongside their educational activities. Students also have access to Pear Tree Farms, which offers various therapeutic, educational, and recreational opportunities.
Pear Tree School emphasizes a holistic approach to education and personal development, promoting emotional well-being through its Personal Holistic Competence assessment system. The school encourages collaboration with families and professionals to create a supportive community for the children in its care.
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Nearby alternatives
- Beaumont Hill Academy (71.2)
- Oakwood Learning Centre (65.2)
- Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services (56.9)
- Marchbank Free School (51.6)
- Rise Carr College (49.2)
Key details
- LA
- Darlington
- Age range
- 8 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 30
- Pupils
- 20
- Boys
- 14
- Girls
- 6
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2006-11-20
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 30 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 30 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 30 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 30 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 30 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 30 | 0.00 |
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