Skerne Park Academy
URN: 139195 • Darlington DL1 5AJ
Overview
- Name
- Skerne Park Academy
- URN
- 139195
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 36.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clair Gooding (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01325380831
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Coleridge Gardens, Darlington DL1 5AJ
Summary
Skerne Park Academy is a mixed primary school located in Darlington, with a current enrolment of 266 pupils and a capacity of 420. As an academy sponsor-led institution, the school is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment. The ethos of the academy emphasizes perseverance, high aspirations, and the importance of a supportive community, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Skerne Park Academy is designed to ignite pupils' imaginations through engaging and inspiring learning experiences. The school prioritises a holistic approach to education, fostering not only academic skills but also friendships and cultural understanding among students. This commitment to a well-rounded education is complemented by a variety of extra-curricular activities that enrich the school experience.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (59.10%), Skerne Park Academy actively works to support its diverse student body. The school prides itself on being an integral part of the Skerne Park community, encouraging collaboration and involvement from families and local residents.
The curriculum at Skerne Park Academy is designed to ignite pupils' imaginations through engaging and inspiring learning experiences. The school prioritises a holistic approach to education, fostering not only academic skills but also friendships and cultural understanding among students. This commitment to a well-rounded education is complemented by a variety of extra-curricular activities that enrich the school experience.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (59.10%), Skerne Park Academy actively works to support its diverse student body. The school prides itself on being an integral part of the Skerne Park community, encouraging collaboration and involvement from families and local residents.
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Key details
- LA
- Darlington
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 266
- Boys
- 127
- Girls
- 139
- FSM %
- 59.10
- Open date
- 2013-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 266 | 127 | 139 | 420 | 59.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 302 | 151 | 151 | 420 | 61.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 325 | 160 | 165 | 367 | 61.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 325 | 160 | 165 | 367 | 61.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 342 | 164 | 178 | 367 | 58.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 355 | 170 | 185 | 367 | 47.60 |
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