What did School Atlas judge Haughton Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Haughton Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Haughton Academy?

Haughton Academy has 854 pupils on roll.

What ages does Haughton Academy take?

Haughton Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Haughton Academy located?

Haughton Academy is located in Darlington, DL1 2AN, Darlington.

How do I apply to Haughton Academy?

Haughton Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Haughton Academy?

On offer day for 2024-25 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Haughton Academy was 3.098 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Haughton Academy?

When Haughton Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in Public Care / previously in state care outside England — Children who are currently in public care (looked after children) including adopted children who were previously in care. A 'looked after' child is a child who is looked after by a LA in accordance with Section 22 of the Children's Act 1989(b) at the time when application for admission to the Academy is made and whom the LA can confirm will still be looked after at the time of admission. A child is regarded as having been in state care in a place outside of England if they were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation or any other provider of care whose sole purpose is to benefit society; 2. Siblings — Pupils whose siblings (see Note 2 below) currently attend the school and who will continue to do so on the date of admission; 3. Nearest by distance — Pupils who live nearest the Academy measured from the front door of the home address to the main school gate, by the shortest walking route judged to be safe (lighting at regular intervals and paved/ tarmacked). This will be based on the child's permanent home address (See Note 3 below). To remain consistent, the Academy will measure distance using the Geographical Information System adopted by the Borough Council to measure all distances, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of a tie-break in any oversubscription criteria, distance will be the deciding factor, which may involve an officer walking the route using a pedometer.

What is the largest ethnic background at Haughton Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.1% of pupils at Haughton Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2024-25 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Haughton Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in Public Care / previously in state care outside England — Children who are currently in public care (looked after children) including adopted children who were previously in care. A 'looked after' child is a child who is looked after by a LA in accordance with Section 22 of the Children's Act 1989(b) at the time when application for admission to the Academy is made and whom the LA can confirm will still be looked after at the time of admission. A child is regarded as having been in state care in a place outside of England if they were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation or any other provider of care whose sole purpose is to benefit society.
2Siblings — Pupils whose siblings (see Note 2 below) currently attend the school and who will continue to do so on the date of admission.
3Nearest by distance — Pupils who live nearest the Academy measured from the front door of the home address to the main school gate, by the shortest walking route judged to be safe (lighting at regular intervals and paved/ tarmacked). This will be based on the child's permanent home address (See Note 3 below). To remain consistent, the Academy will measure distance using the Geographical Information System adopted by the Borough Council to measure all distances.
4Exceptional medical factors — Children with very exceptional medical factors directly related to placement at one of the Academies. Applications under this criterion should be supported by written evidence from a doctor (see Note 4 below).

If two applications tie: In the event of a tie-break in any oversubscription criteria, distance will be the deciding factor, which may involve an officer walking the route using a pedometer.

EHCP pupils named for the Academy are admitted before the oversubscription criteria are applied. For multiple births where only 1 place remains, the Academy will use its discretion in deciding whether to offer place(s) exceeding the admission number of 180.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Haughton Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Haughton Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Haughton Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Haughton Academy?: Haughton Academy has 854 pupils on roll.
What ages does Haughton Academy take?: Haughton Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Haughton Academy located?: Haughton Academy is located in Darlington, DL1 2AN, Darlington.
How do I apply to Haughton Academy?: Haughton Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Haughton Academy?: On offer day for 2024-25 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Haughton Academy was 3.098 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Haughton Academy?: When Haughton Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in Public Care / previously in state care outside England — Children who are currently in public care (looked after children) including adopted children who were previously in care. A 'looked after' child is a child who is looked after by a LA in accordance with Section 22 of the Children's Act 1989(b) at the time when application for admission to the Academy is made and whom the LA can confirm will still be looked after at the time of admission. A child is regarded as having been in state care in a place outside of England if they were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation or any other provider of care whose sole purpose is to benefit society; 2. Siblings — Pupils whose siblings (see Note 2 below) currently attend the school and who will continue to do so on the date of admission; 3. Nearest by distance — Pupils who live nearest the Academy measured from the front door of the home address to the main school gate, by the shortest walking route judged to be safe (lighting at regular intervals and paved/ tarmacked). This will be based on the child's permanent home address (See Note 3 below). To remain consistent, the Academy will measure distance using the Geographical Information System adopted by the Borough Council to measure all distances, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of a tie-break in any oversubscription criteria, distance will be the deciding factor, which may involve an officer walking the route using a pedometer.
What is the largest ethnic background at Haughton Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.1% of pupils at Haughton Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Haughton Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Haughton Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in Public Care / previously in state care outside England — Children who are currently in public care (looked after children) including adopted children who were previously in care. A 'looked after' child is a child who is looked after by a LA in accordance with Section 22 of the Children's Act 1989(b) at the time when application for admission to the Academy is made and whom the LA can confirm will still be looked after at the time of admission. A child is regarded as having been in state care in a place outside of England if they were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation or any other provider of care whose sole purpose is to benefit society.
2Siblings — Pupils whose siblings (see Note 2 below) currently attend the school and who will continue to do so on the date of admission.
3Nearest by distance — Pupils who live nearest the Academy measured from the front door of the home address to the main school gate, by the shortest walking route judged to be safe (lighting at regular intervals and paved/ tarmacked). This will be based on the child's permanent home address (See Note 3 below). To remain consistent, the Academy will measure distance using the Geographical Information System adopted by the Borough Council to measure all distances.
4Exceptional medical factors — Children with very exceptional medical factors directly related to placement at one of the Academies. Applications under this criterion should be supported by written evidence from a doctor (see Note 4 below).

If two applications tie: In the event of a tie-break in any oversubscription criteria, distance will be the deciding factor, which may involve an officer walking the route using a pedometer.

Haughton Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Haughton Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Haughton Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Haughton Academy?: Haughton Academy has 854 pupils on roll.
What ages does Haughton Academy take?: Haughton Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Haughton Academy located?: Haughton Academy is located in Darlington, DL1 2AN, Darlington.
How do I apply to Haughton Academy?: Haughton Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Haughton Academy?: On offer day for 2024-25 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Haughton Academy was 3.098 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Haughton Academy?: When Haughton Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in Public Care / previously in state care outside England — Children who are currently in public care (looked after children) including adopted children who were previously in care. A 'looked after' child is a child who is looked after by a LA in accordance with Section 22 of the Children's Act 1989(b) at the time when application for admission to the Academy is made and whom the LA can confirm will still be looked after at the time of admission. A child is regarded as having been in state care in a place outside of England if they were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation or any other provider of care whose sole purpose is to benefit society; 2. Siblings — Pupils whose siblings (see Note 2 below) currently attend the school and who will continue to do so on the date of admission; 3. Nearest by distance — Pupils who live nearest the Academy measured from the front door of the home address to the main school gate, by the shortest walking route judged to be safe (lighting at regular intervals and paved/ tarmacked). This will be based on the child's permanent home address (See Note 3 below). To remain consistent, the Academy will measure distance using the Geographical Information System adopted by the Borough Council to measure all distances, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of a tie-break in any oversubscription criteria, distance will be the deciding factor, which may involve an officer walking the route using a pedometer.
What is the largest ethnic background at Haughton Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.1% of pupils at Haughton Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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