NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

GoodPrimaryAges 2–11412 pupils

Central Parkway, NE64 6RTWebsite01670812019

Good412 pupilsAges 2–11

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Pupils412

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

412 / 594 (69%)

Religion

Church of England

Head Teacher

Mrs Sharon Cole

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jul 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 67%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

7.9%

Absence rate

Avg 6.4%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

7.9%vs 6.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate7.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence21.6%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate8.9%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support35.4%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans6.8%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication57 pupils (33%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health50 pupils (29%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty37 pupils (21%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder21 pupils (12%)

Physical Disability7 pupils (4%)

Other1 pupils (1%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)20

Teaching assistants (FTE)14

Support staff (FTE)25

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils412

Free school meals38.8%

English as additional language2.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British95.1%

Pakistani1.0%

Black Other0.7%

Black African0.7%

Other0.5%

White Other0.5%

Indian0.5%

Unclassified0.5%

Mixed Other0.2%

Mixed White & Asian0.2%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£6,946

total expenditure per pupil

£-454 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,022

Support staff£1,426

Premises£207

Energy£101

Learning resources£305

Income per pupil£7,135

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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