Carmel College
URN: 137622 • Darlington DL3 8RW
Overview
- Name
- Carmel College
- URN
- 137622
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 78.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mel Kane (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01325254525
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Headlands, Darlington DL3 8RW
Summary
Carmel College is a mixed secondary academy located in Darlington, serving approximately 1,365 students with a capacity of 1,382. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by its mission of education as "a work of love." This ethos underpins the college's approach to nurturing students' character, skills, and confidence, preparing them for success in a rapidly changing world.
The curriculum at Carmel College is designed to provide a balanced education, combining academic rigor with a wide range of enrichment opportunities. Students are encouraged to explore their talents and passions, ensuring a holistic development that goes beyond traditional academic success. The school celebrates individual achievements and promotes a culture of kindness and respect among its diverse community.
Carmel College values strong relationships between students, parents, and staff, recognising the importance of collaboration in achieving educational goals. The college actively seeks feedback from parents and the wider community to enhance its offerings and ensure that every student can thrive and reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Carmel College is designed to provide a balanced education, combining academic rigor with a wide range of enrichment opportunities. Students are encouraged to explore their talents and passions, ensuring a holistic development that goes beyond traditional academic success. The school celebrates individual achievements and promotes a culture of kindness and respect among its diverse community.
Carmel College values strong relationships between students, parents, and staff, recognising the importance of collaboration in achieving educational goals. The college actively seeks feedback from parents and the wider community to enhance its offerings and ensure that every student can thrive and reach their full potential.
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- Governance (governance)
- Statutory Information (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Carmel College Prospectus (download)
- Ofsted (download)
- Option Choices (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Hurworth School (70.2)
- Longfield Academy of Sport (67.7)
- Hummersknott Academy (60.4)
- Staindrop Academy (55.8)
- Hurworth School (55.4)
Key details
- LA
- Darlington
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1382
- Pupils
- 1365
- Boys
- 671
- Girls
- 694
- FSM %
- 17.40
- Open date
- 2011-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-11-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1365 | 671 | 694 | 1382 | 17.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1344 | 650 | 694 | 1382 | 16.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1363 | 633 | 730 | 1382 | 15.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1363 | 633 | 730 | 1382 | 15.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1378 | 612 | 766 | 1382 | 12.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1311 | 574 | 737 | 1382 | 10.20 |
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