Darlington Alternative Centre for Education, based in Darlington, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a pupil referral unit and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Darlington Alternative Centre for Education currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | McMullen House, Darlington, DL1 1ED |
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| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Darlington |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Carol Akam |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 133354 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne Nursery School Belgrave Street , DL1 4AP | - not rated | 429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Nursery School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ | - not rated | 843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Hill Nursery School Prescott Street , DL1 2ND | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Nursery School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodmire Infants' School Rydal Road , DL1 4BH | - not rated | 610 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dodmire School Rydal Road , DL1 4BH | - not rated | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rydal Academy Rydal Road , DL1 4BH | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dodmire Junior School Rydal Road , DL1 4BH | - not rated | 703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Primary School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Comprehensive School Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL | - not rated | 457 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Community School Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy of Sport Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | - not rated | 3,210 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 847 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polam Hall School Grange Road , DL1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington Alternative Centre for Education McMullen House , Yarm Road DL1 1ED | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge McMullen House , Yarm Road DL1 1ED | - not rated | 114 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Polam Hall School Grange Road , DL1 5PA | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill School Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.