Carmel College

A not judged academy converter school in Darlington. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Carmel College.

Darlington, DL38RW Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
62.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.38
English & Maths grade 4+ %
66.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 82.9%
Continue in education or training
58.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 64.0%
Sustained employment
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 22.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
1 October 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
The Headlands
Darlington, DL38RW

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137622
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
The Headlands, Darlington, DL3 8RW
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1382 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,344
Free School Meals
18.7% (251 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
53.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.5
English Attainment 8:
11.1
Maths Attainment 8:
10.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.5
Ebacc English:
98.6%
Ebacc Entry:
46.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
96.7%
Ebacc Languages:
74.8%
Ebacc Maths:
99.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.38
Progress 8 Range:
0.19 to 0.57
University Progression:
61.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
64.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
22.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
61%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
171 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
82.9 (+30.9 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
46.2 (+26.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
53.6 (+14.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.38 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
84 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
168
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,344 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
(7 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
(11 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
(12 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
(8 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
(28 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Where there is no vision, the people perish."

BEING PROMOTING ACHIEVING SHOWING CREATING COMMUNICATING

Carmel College is deeply rooted in the Catholic faith, guided by the fundamental belief that everyone is made in the image and likeness of God. Our ethos is inspired by St. Catherine of Siena's words: "Be who God made you to be and you will set the world on fire."

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Carmel College. We are proud of our reputation for excellence and strive to enhance it. Guided by our mission of education ‘as a work of love’, our community supports every child, nurtures character, skills and confidence, and provides enrichment opportunities so students can live life to the full and succeed in a changing world.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Public Speaking Club

SEND Provision

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision with documents including SEND Information, Accessibility Plan, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Policy, and SEND Information Report; Local Offer link for Darlington Borough Council.