# Hummersknott Academy — Darlington, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr Sowerby

## Contact

- **Address:** Hummersknott Academy, Darlington, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 07928558
- **Website:** https://hummersknott.org.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/darlington/hummersknott-academy-12486

## About

Hummersknott Academy is a high performing, values driven school. We celebrate academic success with our students and offer a wide range of extracurricular activities. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Sep 2021
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Sep 2021
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Sep 2021
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Sep 2021
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Sep 2021

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent School Community!: I've been blown away by the school's facilities and the range of activities available to my child. The values of respect, care, and responsibility are truly embodied by the students and staff. My daughter has thrived here and I'm so grateful for the opportunities she's had. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some Great Aspects, Room for Improvement: While my child has enjoyed their time at Hummersknott Academy, I feel that the school sometimes struggles to engage parents in the decision-making process. The facilities are excellent, and the focus on life skills is a strong point. However, I've noticed some inconsistencies in the teaching quality and would like to see more parental involvement. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — Holistic Education at its Best: As a former parent, I can confidently say that Hummersknott Academy provided my child with a top-notch education that went beyond academics. The sports programs, arts initiatives, and leadership opportunities helped shape them into a confident and well-rounded individual. I'm so grateful for the experience! *(Jun 2021)*

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