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Haughton Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Haughton Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Darlington , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 890 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

890

Pupils

900

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Haughton Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Haughton Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Darlington. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Darlington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Darlington catchment area documents →

Haughton Academy — School Information

Full address
Salters Lane South, Darlington, DL1 2AN
Local authority
Darlington
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
40.7% of pupils
DfE URN
138089

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If Haughton Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Darlington are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Haughton Academy

Is Haughton Academy oversubscribed?

Haughton Academy is operating close to its capacity of 900 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Haughton Academy?

Admission to Haughton Academy is managed by Darlington. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Haughton Academy cover?

Haughton Academy is a secondary school in Darlington, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Haughton Academy?

Haughton Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.