Corporation Road Community Primary School
URN: 143512 • Darlington DL3 6AR
Overview
- Name
- Corporation Road Community Primary School
- URN
- 143512
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Dipple (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01325244940
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Corporation Road, Darlington DL3 6AR
Summary
Corporation Road Community Primary School, located in Darlington, is an academy sponsor-led institution catering to a mixed-gender population of 294 pupils, with a capacity of 352. The school is committed to ensuring that all children reach their full potential, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. With 42% of students eligible for free school meals, the school actively addresses the diverse needs of its community.
The curriculum at Corporation Road is designed to provide a well-rounded education, including a focus on personal development and spiritual, moral, social, and cultural (SMSC) growth. The school offers a comprehensive overview of subjects, with particular emphasis on early years education, maths, English, and phonics. Parents can find detailed information about the curriculum and school policies on the school's website.
Led by Headteacher Mark Dipple and Deputy Headteacher Charlie Johnson, the school prioritises strong governance and support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The governing body, chaired by Chris Archer, plays a vital role in ensuring the school meets its educational objectives and serves the community effectively.
The curriculum at Corporation Road is designed to provide a well-rounded education, including a focus on personal development and spiritual, moral, social, and cultural (SMSC) growth. The school offers a comprehensive overview of subjects, with particular emphasis on early years education, maths, English, and phonics. Parents can find detailed information about the curriculum and school policies on the school's website.
Led by Headteacher Mark Dipple and Deputy Headteacher Charlie Johnson, the school prioritises strong governance and support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The governing body, chaired by Chris Archer, plays a vital role in ensuring the school meets its educational objectives and serves the community effectively.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Governors Declaration of Interests (governance)
- SEND and Equalities (sen)
- Home (other)
- Academy Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Twitter Privacy Policy (other)
- Cloudflare Cookie Policy (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Darlington
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 352
- Pupils
- 294
- Boys
- 147
- Girls
- 147
- FSM %
- 42.00
- Open date
- 2016-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 294 | 147 | 147 | 352 | 42.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 307 | 158 | 149 | 352 | 43.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 239 | 123 | 116 | 315 | 49.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 239 | 123 | 116 | 315 | 49.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 257 | 145 | 112 | 315 | 48.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 278 | 153 | 125 | 315 | 43.10 |
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