Polam Hall School

A good free schools school in Darlington. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Polam Hall School.

Darlington, DL15PA Ofsted: Good Age 4-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
53.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: -0.05
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.1%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 8.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 October 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Grange Road
Darlington, DL15PA
Phone
1325463383
Website
phs.woodard.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142174
Type
Free schools
Phase
All-through
Address
Grange Road, Darlington, DL1 5PA
Website
https://www.phs.woodard.co.uk/
Age range
4-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
882 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
816
Free School Meals
25.6% (209 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (22 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
32 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
63
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
816 pupils
4-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Concordia Crescimus – we grow in harmony"

Confidence Creativity Curiosity Community

Quaker heritage; equality and community values

Head Teacher's Message

Polam Hall School offers an all-through education (Junior and Senior) with a broad curriculum, strong pastoral care and a history rooted in Quaker values; motto Concordia Crescimus; aims to develop the whole child.

Facilities

Outdoor play facilities funded by PHPA Poly tunnel funded by PHPA

Curriculum Highlights

Academic Curriculum strands: Languages and Literature; Science, Technology and Mathematics (STEM); Sport and Technology; Humanities; Expressive Arts. Concordia Crescimus Curriculum strands: Sport and the Outdoors; Creativity; Performance; Volunteering and Membership; World of Work; PSHE

Admissions Criteria

Day places are allocated through the Local Education Authority; in-year admissions are via Darlington Borough Council; appeals process outlined; Admissions Policy 2025-26 and 2024-25 published; Admissions contact: [email protected]; tel: 01325 463 383.