Central Darlington & Pierremont
Summary
Central Darlington & Pierremont (E02007058) is part of Darlington local authority (view on map). Central Darlington & Pierremont has an approximate population of 11,000 people, of which 16% are children 15 years old and under. It is classified as "urban: nearer to a major town or city".
Central Darlington & Pierremont neighbours Rise Carr, Cockerton & Hopetown, Albert Hill & Red Hall, College & Park West, Hummersknott, Bank Top, and Park East.
Guidance and data sources
Local area pages are based on the middle-layer super output areas (MSOAs) distributed across the country. MSOAs comprise between 2,000 and 6,000 households and have a resident population of, generally, between 5,000 and 15,000 people. MSOAs fit within local authorities. For each area, descriptive statistics are compared with local authority and national averages. For more information about MSOAs, please visit the Office for National Statistics website.
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Deprivation
Central Darlington & Pierremont is the 11th least deprived area in Darlington (out of 14) with 52% of children living in low-income families, compared to 38% across Darlington and 38% nationally.
State-funded pupil characteristics
Information acquired from the school census.
Free school meals
In Central Darlington & Pierremont, 32% of state-funded pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared to 30% in Darlington and 27% nationally.
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Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals
Table showing the percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals
| % in Central Darlington & Pierremont | % in Darlington | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals | 32% | 30% | 27% |
| Not eligible for free school meals | 68% | 70% | 73% |
Special educational needs
In Central Darlington & Pierremont, 19% of pupils in state-funded settings have special educational needs (SEN), compared to 21% in Darlington, and 19% nationally.
This includes the number of pupils with an education, health and care (EHC) plan and the number of pupils with SEN support.
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Percentage of pupils with special educational needs in schools
Table showing the percentage of pupils with special educational needs in schools
| % in Central Darlington & Pierremont | % in Darlington | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No special educational needs | 81% | 79% | 81% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 14% | 15% | 14% |
| With an education, health, and care plan (EHCP) | 5% | 6% | 5% |
Ethnicity
In Central Darlington & Pierremont, 37% of pupils are from a minority ethnic background, compared to 14% in Darlington, and 33% nationally.
Percentages may not sum to 100%, due to small values being suppressed.
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Percentage of pupils by major ethnic groups
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| % in Central Darlington & Pierremont | % in Darlington | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62% | 85% | 67% |
| Asian | 23% | 5% | 14% |
| Black | 8% | 4% | 7% |
| Mixed | 4% | 3% | 7% |
| Other | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| Not known | 1% | 1% | 2% |
English as an additional language
The percentage of pupils in Central Darlington & Pierremont with English as an additional language is 30%, compared with 11% in Darlington, and 22% nationally.
Numbers may not sum to 100%, due to a small number of pupils with an unclassified language.
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Percentage of pupils with English as an additional language
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| % in Central Darlington & Pierremont | % in Darlington | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known or believed to be other than English | 30% | 11% | 22% |
| Known or believed to be English | 70% | 89% | 78% |
Provider information
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Registered childcare providers
Central Darlington & Pierremont has 9 registered childcare providers.
| Type | Number in Central Darlington & Pierremont |
|---|---|
| All childcare providers | 9 |
| Childminders | 2 |
| Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care | 7 |
There have been no inspections of childcare providers in Central Darlington & Pierremont since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
State-funded schools
Central Darlington & Pierremont has 2 state-funded schools.
| Type | Number in Central Darlington & Pierremont |
|---|---|
| All state-funded schools | 2 |
| Nursery schools | 2 |
| Primary and all-through schools | 2 |
| Secondary and all-through schools | 0 |
| Special schools | 0 |
| Registered alternative provision | 0 |
There have been no inspections of schools in Central Darlington & Pierremont since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
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