Open Other Secondary Mixed

Haughton Academy

Salters Lane South, Darlington, DL1 2AN
Part of: THE EDUCATION VILLAGE ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Haughton Academy
Darlington, DL1 2AN
890 Pupils
900 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
40.70% FSM %
472 Boys
418 Girls
About Haughton Academy

Haughton Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Darlington and the surrounding area in Darlington with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North East region.

It has 890 pupils on roll. School capacity: 900. Current headteacher: Jane Darbyshire.

Information on Haughton Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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 Haughton & Springfield
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE EDUCATION VILLAGE ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-04-2012
UKPRN 10037042
URN 138089
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Karen Oakes Chair of Local Governing Body 09/10/2024 03/01/2027 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Jane Darbyshire Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Su Gill Local Governor 25/04/2022 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs sally Hudson Local Governor 07/07/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jennifer Loughran Local Governor 20/03/2024 10/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Ms Carmen Miclea Local Governor 04/09/2023 03/09/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Karen Oakes Local Governor 04/01/2023 03/01/2027 Appointed by trustees
Ms Sarah Ramsden Local Governor 13/12/2022 19/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Barbara Robson Local Governor 07/09/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Glenn Soane Local Governor 25/09/2025 24/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Springfield Academy
0 km • Darlington
Other
Beaumont Hill Academy
0 km • Darlington
Other
Whinfield Primary School
0.7 km • Darlington
Other
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
0.9 km • Darlington
Other
Red Hall Primary School
0.91 km • Darlington
Other
Gurney Pease Academy
1 km • Darlington
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Haughton Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Darlington, Darlington.
Haughton Academy has 890 pupils, with a capacity of 900.
Haughton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Haughton Academy is: Non-selective.
The Chief Executive at Haughton Academy is Mrs Jane Darbyshire.
Haughton Academy is at Salters Lane South, Darlington, DL1 2AN, in the Darlington local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Haughton Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Haughton Academy is currently open.
Contact
Chief Executive
Mrs Jane Darbyshire
Salters Lane South, Darlington, DL1 2AN
01325254000
www.educationvillage.org.uk/
Location
DL1 2AN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138089
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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