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Private Schools in Darlington

In and around Darlington, families can explore 6 independent schools. These include pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form, with mainly day schools.

See our timeline for entry points and key dates to plan when to apply.

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Argyle House School

Argyle House School

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Mowden Hall School

Mowden Hall School

Stocksfield, Northumberland

Newcastle Preparatory School

Newcastle Preparatory School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

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Yarm Preparatory School

Yarm, County Durham, TS15 9ES

8.3 miles from Darlington

Co-Ed 2–11 382 Day
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Yarm School

Yarm, County Durham, TS15 9EJ

8.3 miles from Darlington

Fees from

£4,090 / term

Range £4,090 - £6,788 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 11–18 1,167 Day
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Teesside High School

County Durham, TS16 9AT

8.4 miles from Darlington

Fees from

£2,346 / term

Range £2,346 - £5,826 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–18 272 Day
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Red House School

Red House School

Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, TS20 1DX

10.6 miles from Darlington

Fees from

£3,440 / term

Range £3,440 - £5,443 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–17 345 Day
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Clervaux Garden School

North Yorkshire, DL2 2TF

3.3 miles from Darlington

Co-Ed 10–19 21 Day
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Pear Tree School

Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2UQ

6.5 miles from Darlington

Fees from

£9,230 / term

Range £9,230 - £18,499 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 8–18 20 Day
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Frequently asked questions about private schools in Darlington

How many private schools are there in Darlington?
There are 6 independent schools in and around Darlington, offering a mix of pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form.
Are there boarding schools in Darlington?
No, most independent schools in and around Darlington are day schools.

Families can compare options in our guide to boarding vs day schools:
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
What age can children start private school in Darlington?
Most independent schools accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

Key entry points follow a structured timeline - see the UK private school admissions timeline for when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How do I apply to private schools in Darlington?
Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand key dates, entry points and when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

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