Mount Pleasant Primary School is a primary school in Darlington, serving pupils aged 2 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.
Mount Pleasant Primary School currently has around 271 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.9% boys and 46.1% girls. Around 55.2% 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 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.4%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 23 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Newton Lane, Darlington, DL3 9HE |
| Website: | www.mountpleasantschool.com |
| Telephone: | 01325244950 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Darlington |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanne Blackham |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143449 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/09/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 262 |
| Number of Pupils: | 271 |
| Number of Boys: | 146 |
| Number of Girls: | 125 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.30% | 234 |
| Other White | 3.70% | 10 |
| Indian | 2.20% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.80% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.50% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Nursery School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | - not rated | 2,835 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Primary School Newton Lane , DL3 9HE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School Newton Lane , DL3 9HE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Leach Infants' School Stooperdale Avenue , DL3 0UG | - not rated | 838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Leach Primary School Alderman Leach Drive , DL2 2GF | - not rated | 935 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park Academy Alderman Leach Drive , DL2 2GF | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington School of Maths and Science Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | - not rated | 363 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington School of Maths & Science Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | - not rated | 363 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel RC College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 2,682 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 2,682 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadholme Dene Grove , DL3 9LU | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarm at Raventhorpe Carmel Road North , DL3 8JB | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 2,562 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | - not rated | 2,611 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.