Darlington has 6 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 2 were outstanding or exceptional and 100% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 9 Jun 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 2 outstanding or exceptional
- 4 good, strong or expected
- 0 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services | Outstanding | 10 Apr 2025 | DL2 |
| Pear Tree School | Outstanding | 20 Jun 2019 | DL2 |
| Beaumont Hill Academy | Good | 22 Nov 2018 | DL1 |
| Embleton View | Expected | 9 Jun 2026 | DL3 |
| Marchbank Free School | Good | 24 Jan 2024 | DL3 |
| Oakwood Learning Centre | Strong | 19 May 2026 | DL2 |