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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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