# Polam Hall School — Darlington, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** K12
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Founded:** 1848
- **Principal:** Mrs Kate Reid

## Contact

- **Address:** Grange Rd, Darlington, Co. Durham DL1 5PA
- **Phone:** 01325 463 383
- **Website:** https://www.phs.woodard.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/darlington/polam-hall-school-16811

## About

Polam Hall School is a unique, exciting and vibrant place to learn. Since our foundation by Quakers in 1848, the mission of Polam Hall School has been to focus on the development of the whole child. Our motto ‘Concordia Crescimus’ – we grow in harmony is as relevant today as it has ever been.

## Official rankings

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

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Exceptional Education: My children attended Polam Hall School and it was an excellent experience for them. The education they received was top-notch and the values they instilled in them have stayed with them to this day. I highly recommend the school. *(Oct 2022)*
- **5/5** — A Great Learning Environment: I'm so impressed with Polam Hall School. My daughter has settled in beautifully and loves her teachers. The facilities are amazing and the values of the school align perfectly with our own. We feel lucky to have found such a great community. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Supportive and Engaging: My son loves going to Polam Hall School. The teachers are always available to support him and the extra-curricular activities are great. I appreciate the emphasis on teamwork and respect for others - it's wonderful to see him grow into a confident young person. *(Jun 2022)*
- **3/5** — Varied Experience: My daughter has had a mixed experience at Polam Hall School. While she enjoys some of the subjects and activities, she finds others not to her liking. The school tries its best with resources, but sometimes it feels a bit stretched. *(Mar 2022)*

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