Darlington has 4 fostering agencies with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 0 were outstanding or exceptional and 75% good or better, against 95% of fostering agencies across England. The most recent was inspected on 20 Mar 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 0 outstanding or exceptional
- 3 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Fostering agencies | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Foster Care | Good | 20 Mar 2026 | DL1 |
| Beta North Ltd trading as Evolve Fostering | Good | 24 Jan 2025 | DL3 |
| First for Fostering Ltd | Good | 6 Mar 2026 | DL3 |
| Acorn Care (NE) Ltd | RI to be good | 13 Mar 2025 | DL1 |