Longfield Academy

Longfield Academy is a secondary school located in Darlington, United Kingdom, that offers GCSEs and BTECs as programmes of study. The school has a caring, child-centered approach with a focus on outcomes and raising aspirations. It features state-of-the-art sports facilities including a swimming pool, 3G pitches, netball courts, a fitness suite, and a main sports hall, reflecting its heritage as a former sports academy. The school received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted following an inspection on 15 October 2024. Under the leadership of Headteacher Angela Sweeten, who arrived in April 2022, the school has implemented significant changes to support its journey toward outstanding educational provision.