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Polam Hall School
Darlington·North East·Free School
All-throughFree SchoolAges 4–16Co-edNone
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In terms of academic performance, Polam Hall School has a Progress 8 score of -0.05 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 42.0, 54% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, 63% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 841 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 10.7%, 26% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.7%.
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Polam Hall School has a Progress 8 score of -0.05, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 42.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
54% of students at Polam Hall School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
At Polam Hall School, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
81% met the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths.
Polam Hall School has an overall absence rate of 8.7%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Polam Hall School is 10.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Polam Hall School has 841 pupils on roll.
26% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Polam Hall School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Polam Hall School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Polam Hall School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
407/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
145/mo
36% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 6.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.6
Bus Stops
8
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Darlington Rail Station
0.8km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Darlington area
5.4
Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 25 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.