# Darrington Church of England Primary School — Pontefract, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 2 published reviews

## Contact

- **Address:** Denby Crest, Darrington
- **Phone:** +44 1977232320
- **Website:** https://www.darringtonschool.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/pontefract/darrington-church-of-england-primary-school-15128

## About

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.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Nov 2019
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2019
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2019
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Nov 2019
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Nov 2019

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — 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. *(Jun 2025)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Dec 2024)*

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