Academy · Darlington

St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Secondary
Ages 11–16
Church of England

Term dates

Academys 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: Academy
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11–16
Pupils: 587 (capacity 700)
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Durham
Academy trust: NORTHERN LIGHTS LEARNING TRUST
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01325373770
Address: Hundens Lane, Darlington, DL1 1LL
Website: staidansacademy.co.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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