Darras Hall Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Darras Hall Primary School currently has around 450 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.1% boys and 46.9% girls. Around 3.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Middle Drive, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE20 9DS |
| Website: | www.darrashallprimary.com |
| Telephone: | 01661823857 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Northumberland |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rebecca McVittie |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145781 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 510 |
| Number of Pupils: | 450 |
| Number of Boys: | 239 |
| Number of Girls: | 211 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 85.60% | 385 |
| Indian | 4.00% | 18 |
| Pakistani | 2.20% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 1.30% | 6 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 5 |
| Other White | 0.90% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darras Hall Primary School Middle Drive , NE20 9DS | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darras Hall Primary School Broadway , Darras Hall NE20 9PP | - not rated | 113 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ponteland Community Primary School Callerton Lane , Ponteland NE20 9EY | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ponteland Primary School Callerton Lane , Ponteland NE20 9EG | 3out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ponteland Primary School Thornhill Road , Ponteland NE20 9QB | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland High School Callerton Lane , Ponteland NE20 9EY | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ponteland High School The Crescent , Callerton Lane NE20 9EG | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland Middle School Callerton Lane , Ponteland NE20 9EY | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Wilding Davison School Thornhill Road , Ponteland NE20 9QB | 3out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.