Schools and Education in Cleatlam

There are 13 schools within 5 miles of Cleatlam town centre, including 9 primary and 2 secondary schools. Of those inspected by Ofsted, 86% are rated Good or Outstanding. Notable Outstanding schools include Teesdale School and Sixth Form and Montalbo Nursery & Primary School. Parents should note that 1 school has a rating below Good — it's worth reviewing the latest inspection reports.

Total Schools
13
Primary
9
Secondary
2
Good / Outstanding
86%

Ofsted Ratings Overview

2
4
1
Outstanding (2) Good (4) Requires Improvement (1) Not yet inspected (6)
Teesdale School and Sixth Form Secondary 3.7 miles Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HH Inspected: 02 April 2025 Montalbo Nursery & Primary School Primary 4 miles Fairfield Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8TN Inspected: 09 March 2023
Staindrop Academy Secondary 1.2 miles Cleatlam Back Lane, Staindrop, Darlington, DL2 3JU Inspected: 18 November 2021 Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School Primary 1.6 miles Swan Wynd, Staindrop, Darlington, DL2 3NL Inspected: 01 February 2024 Cockfield Primary School Primary 3.6 miles Front Street, Cockfield, Bishop Auckland, DL13 5EN Inspected: 14 December 2023 Highcroft School 3.6 miles Front Street, The Green, Bishop Auckland, DL13 5AG Inspected: 16 June 2023
Butterknowle Primary School Primary 4.5 miles Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland, DL13 5PB Inspected: 17 November 2023
Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool Primary 3.5 miles Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3DR Green Lane Church of England Primary School Primary 3.6 miles Green Lane, Barnard Castle, DL12 8LG Ingleton CofE Primary School Primary 3.7 miles Manor Road, Ingleton, Darlington, DL2 3JE Barnard Castle School 3.8 miles Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle Primary 4.1 miles Birch Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8JR Evenwood Church of England Primary School Primary 4.7 miles Lynas Place, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9QZ