Rise Carr College, 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.
Rise Carr College currently has around 63 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 76.2% boys and 23.8% girls. Around 61.9% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.3%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Eldon Street, Darlington, DL3 0NS |
| Website: | www.risecarrcollege.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01325348600 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Darlington |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sally Hudson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 131629 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 63 |
| Number of Boys: | 48 |
| Number of Girls: | 15 |
| White British | 87.30% | 55 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 4.80% | 3 |
| Other White | 3.20% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 1 |
| African | 1.60% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation Road Nursery School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Hill Nursery School Prescott Street , DL1 2ND | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 3out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Nursery School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ | - not rated | 2,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Carr Primary School Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Primary School Pendleton Road South , DL1 2HF | - not rated | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Primary School Pendleton Road South , DL1 2HF | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrowgate Hill Infants' School Thompson Street West , DL3 0HQ | - not rated | 778 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrowgate Hill Junior School Thompson Street West , DL3 0HZ | - not rated | 823 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfield Academy of Sport Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | - not rated | 809 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | - not rated | 809 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield School Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | - not rated | 809 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Community School Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | - not rated | 2,066 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,778 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 2,026 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 | 2,795 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe School Glebe Road , DL1 3EB | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Salters Lane School Glebe Road , DL1 3EB | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Meadholme Dene Grove , DL3 9LU | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfair School Glebe Road , DL1 3EA | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.