Hummersknott Academy Catchment Area
Hummersknott Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Darlington , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1230 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,230
Pupils
1,200
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
Hummersknott Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Hummersknott 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.
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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.
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- Full address
- Edinburgh Drive, Darlington, DL3 8AR
- Local authority
- Darlington
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 22.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136838
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If Hummersknott Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Darlington are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Hummersknott Academy
Is Hummersknott Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Hummersknott Academy currently has 1230 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1200 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Hummersknott Academy? ▾
Admission to Hummersknott 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 Hummersknott Academy cover? ▾
Hummersknott 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 Hummersknott Academy? ▾
Hummersknott Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.