Free school · Darlington

Polam Hall School

All-through
Ages 4–16

Term dates

Free schools can set their own term dates. Many follow Darlington council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Free school
Phase: All-through
Ages: 4–16
Pupils: 842 (capacity 882)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST
Phone: 01325463383
Address: Grange Road, Darlington, DL1 5PA
Website: phs.woodard.co.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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