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Mount Pleasant Primary School Catchment Area

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

Mount Pleasant Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Darlington , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 271 pupils, and a capacity of 262 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–11

Age range

271

Pupils

262

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Mount Pleasant Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Mount Pleasant Primary School 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 271 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 262 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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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Mount Pleasant Primary School — School Information

Full address
Newton Lane, Darlington, DL3 9HE
Local authority
Darlington
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
55.2% of pupils
DfE URN
143449

Other Primary Schools in Darlington

If Mount Pleasant Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Darlington are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Mount Pleasant Primary School

Is Mount Pleasant Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Mount Pleasant Primary School currently has 271 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 262 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Mount Pleasant Primary School?

Admission to Mount Pleasant Primary School 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 Mount Pleasant Primary School cover?

Mount Pleasant Primary School is a primary school in Darlington, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Mount Pleasant Primary School?

Mount Pleasant Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.