Open Other Secondary Roman Catholic Mixed

Carmel College

The Headlands, Darlington, DL3 8RW
Part of: BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
1,365 Pupils
1,382 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
17.40% FSM %
671 Boys
694 Girls
About Carmel College

Located in Darlington (DL3 8RW), Carmel College is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18 with a Roman Catholic character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Darlington.

It has 1,365 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,382. Current headteacher: Mel Kane.

Data for Carmel College comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Darlington
Region North East
Administrative District Darlington
Parliamentary Constituency Darlington
Ward Hummersknott
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-11-2011
UKPRN 10035670
URN 137622
Data Last Updated 09-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Kieran Sharp Chair of Local Governing Body 09/05/2024 08/05/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Father Kevin Dixon Local Governor 26/03/2025 25/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Daniel Grieve Local Governor 03/11/2022 02/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Ms Mel Kane Local Governor 04/10/2021 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Siobhan McEvoy Local Governor 24/10/2023 23/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Keld O'Shea Local Governor 20/05/2022 19/05/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Claire Pullen Local Governor 08/01/2024 07/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lisa Thom Local Governor 06/07/2023 05/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katie Whitehead Local Governor 18/01/2024 17/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Frequently Asked Questions
Carmel College is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Darlington, Darlington.
Carmel College has 1,365 pupils, with a capacity of 1,382.
Carmel College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Carmel College is: Non-selective.
Yes, Carmel College has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Principal at Carmel College is Ms Mel Kane.
Carmel College is at The Headlands, Darlington, DL3 8RW, in the Darlington local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Carmel College: Has a sixth form.
Carmel College is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Ms Mel Kane
The Headlands, Darlington, DL3 8RW
Location
Quick Summary
URN 137622
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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