Darlington has 8 secondary schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 1 was outstanding or exceptional and 75% good or better, against 81% of secondary schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 12 May 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 1 outstanding or exceptional
- 5 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 1 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Secondary schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel College | Outstanding | 20 Nov 2013 | DL3 |
| Hummersknott Academy | Expected | 3 Feb 2026 | DL3 |
| Hurworth School | Good | 22 Sept 2022 | DL2 |
| Polam Hall School | Expected | 25 Nov 2025 | DL1 |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy | Good | 8 Jan 2020 | DL1 |
| Wyvern Academy | Good | 21 Jun 2023 | DL3 |
| Haughton Academy | Needs attention | 12 May 2026 | DL1 |
| Longfield Academy | Inadequate | 6 Apr 2022 | DL3 |