Schools

Schools in Whinfield

There are 5 state schools and nurseries within 0.6 miles of the middle of Whinfield: 3 primary, 1 secondary, 1 special. 80% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 88% across Darlington. Among the best results: Springfield Academy.

DL1, Darlington · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Whinfield

5schools and nurseries

80%good or betterDarlington: 88%

2inspected latelylast six months

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Whinfield Primary School Primary · 433 pupils · 0.25 miles School remains Good (2022)
Haughton Academy Secondary · 854 pupils · 0.5 miles Report card Jun 2026: Expected standard in 4, needs attention in 2
Springfield Academy Primary · 236 pupils · 0.5 miles Report card Jun 2026: Strong standard in 1, expected standard in 6
Beaumont Hill Academy Special · 399 pupils · 0.5 miles School remains Good (2024)
St Bede's Catholic Primary School Primary · 322 pupils · 0.55 miles Good in every area (2025)

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionTue 23 Jun0.5 miles

Haughton Academy: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Needs attention. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Haughton Academy, DL1 2AN
School inspectionSun 14 Jun0.5 miles

Springfield Academy: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Expected standard. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Strong standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Early years: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Springfield Academy, DL1 2AN

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Whinfield	5	80%
Haughton-le-Skerne	5	80%
Red Hall	1	100%
Albert Hill	3	33%
Harrowgate Hill	2	50%
Rise Carr	4	75%
Hopetown	5	100%

See every Darlington school on the Darlington schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Whinfield?

5 state schools and nurseries within 0.6 miles of the middle of Whinfield.

Are the schools in Whinfield good?

80% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 88% across Darlington.