Carmel College
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Darlington
Carmel College is a secondary school in Darlington for ages 11–18 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 1 October 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- The Headlands, Darlington, DL3 8RW
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Council
- Darlington
- Pupils on roll
- 1,367 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 17.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 1 October 2024
Strengths
- “The school’s Catholic ethos and values are at the heart of all that the school does.”
- “The school celebrates pupils’ different backgrounds.”
- “This is a welcoming school with a strong spirit of community.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 11 November 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 60% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 53.5 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C+ | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 305 first-preference applications, 216 offers in total, 215 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Darlington.
- Hummersknott Academy 0.4 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Wyvern Academy 1.0 mi Good Last distance published
- Longfield Academy 2.1 mi Not judged Last distance published
- St Aidan's Church of England Academy 2.2 mi Some aspects not as strong Last distance published
- Haughton Academy 2.6 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Hurworth School 3.4 mi Good Last distance published