Primary
Ofsted Good
About Darrington Church of England Primary School
At Darrington Church of England Primary School, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing and supportive environment for our students to thrive. Located in Pontefract, UK, we offer a high-quality education grounded in Christian values. We strive to foster a love of learning in all our pupils.
Parent Survey
Official Ofsted Parent View data • 42 responses • 32.6% response rate
My child is happy at this school
97.7% positive
2.4% negative
My child feels safe at this school
88.1% positive
11.9% negative
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved
80.9% positive
16.7% negative
The school has high expectations for my child
85.7% positive
11.9% negative
My child does well at this school
92.9% positive
4.8% negative
I would recommend this school to another parent
Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 42 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
5.9
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
54.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths
Meeting expected standard
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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Emily W
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 21, 2025
4.0
"Excellent Learning Environment!"
I've been thoroughly impressed with the way the teachers at Darrington C of E Primary School engage with the children, making learning fun and interactive. My child has grown so much since starting here, and the sense of community is wonderful. We feel very lucky to have found such a great school in Pontefract.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
D
Daniel T
Unconfirmed
Parent
Dec 14, 2024
5.0
"Darrington's hidden gem"
I was a bit hesitant to switch my daughter to Darrington Church of England Primary School, but it's been one of the best decisions we've ever made. The staff are dedicated, caring and always willing to listen, and the curriculum is well-rounded and relevant. My daughter is happy, confident and thriving here, and that's all that matters to us.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
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