Open Other Secondary Mixed

Longfield Academy

Longfield Road, Darlington, DL3 0HT
Part of: NORTHERN ARCH LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
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Longfield Academy
Darlington, DL3 0HT
721 Pupils
900 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
36.80% FSM %
366 Boys
355 Girls
About Longfield Academy

Longfield Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Darlington and the surrounding area in Darlington. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North East region.

It has 721 pupils on roll. School capacity: 900. Current headteacher: Angela Sweeten.

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

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Darlington
Region North East
Administrative District Darlington
Parliamentary Constituency Darlington
Ward Harrowgate Hill
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor NORTHERN ARCH LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-03-2018
UKPRN 10066945
URN 145577
Data Last Updated 10-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Nicola Bales Chair of Local Governing Body 11/03/2024 10/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alexander Bright Local Governor 05/02/2026 04/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Brown Local Governor 07/07/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Angela Cleasby Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Elected by school staff
Victoria Foster Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Stephen Goodman Local Governor 08/03/2024 07/03/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Blake Harrison Local Governor 29/09/2025 28/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Vicky Maddison Local Governor 07/11/2022 20/05/2025 Appointed by academy members
Lisa Morehead Local Governor 23/10/2023 30/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jonathon Reay Local Governor 12/01/2026 11/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Tanya Singh Local Governor 03/10/2022 02/10/2026 Elected by parents
Angela Sweeten Local Governor 25/04/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Harrowgate Hill Primary School
0.38 km • Darlington
Other
Rise Carr College
0.74 km • Darlington
Other
Northwood Primary School
1.07 km • Darlington
Other
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
1.11 km • Darlington
Other
Gurney Pease Academy
1.72 km • Darlington
Other
Corporation Road Community Primary School
1.8 km • Darlington
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Longfield Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Darlington, Darlington.
Longfield Academy has 721 pupils, with a capacity of 900.
Longfield Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The Headteacher at Longfield Academy is Mrs Angela Sweeten.
Longfield Academy is at Longfield Road, Darlington, DL3 0HT, in the Darlington local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Longfield Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Longfield Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Angela Sweeten
Longfield Road, Darlington, DL3 0HT
Location
DL3 0HT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145577
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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