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Welcome to Polam Hall School

Polam Hall School is a unique, exciting and vibrant place to learn.Since our foundation by Quakers in 1848, the mission of Polam Hall School has been to focus on the development of the whole child. Our motto ‘Concordia Crescimus’ – we grow in harmony is as relevant today as it has ever been. While Polam has changed with the times, its essential character remains.Our schools – Junior (Primary) and Senior – have one aim: to provide an exceptional education for every child. Each provides a challenging and broad curriculum, developing character and resilience as well as academic ability. Excellent pastoral care means that each child is known and nurtured. The all-through nature of our school means that transition is seamless. Academic study is at the core of our school and we achieve highly positive outcomes for pupils at each stage of their education. But Polam is about more than the classroom and our Concordia Crescimus curriculum develops character and confidence. All pupils undertake a wide range of different sports, music, drama, dance, art, leadership, public speaking, CCF, Duke of Edinburgh and more.Our conversion from independent to academy status has revitalised the original values of equality and community prized by our Quaker founders. We are proud to be members of Woodard Academies Trust, whose values of Faith, Unity and Vision, chime with our own.Polam retains an independent-school ethos, emphasising high academic standards, exemplary behaviour and extra-curricular commitment. This combination, as we know from over 170 years of educating children, is a guarantee of success.If you are interested in a Polam Hall education for your child then please do visit us. You will always find a warm welcome. The school has moved on since 1848 but we maintain traditional values and high expectations of our pupils. We are very proud of our unique school and of our well-rounded, confident young people. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.Mrs Kate Reid,Principal

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Boarding Type

Has boarders

School Type

Primary, Secondary

Suitable Ages

4 to 16

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

841 Total

No. of Boys

400 (47.6%)

No. of Girls

441 (52.4%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

11.8%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

N/A

A*/A grades

N/A


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

86%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

1%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:35%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:8%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:42%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 20

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Apr 2

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 20 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 17

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas

Dec 22 - Jan 2

February Half Term

Feb 23 - Feb 27

Easter/Spring

Apr 3 - Apr 17

May Half Term

May 25 - May 29


Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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At Polam we ensure that every pupil benefits from the opportunities to build character and resilience by delivering them through our Concordia Cresciumus curriculum, which is built into the school day.

Creativity
To develop the skills, confidence and imagination required to solve problems, take risks and innovate.
Volunteering and Membership
To understand the moral imperative to serve others in order to promote a better and fairer society, developing a lifelong commitment to charity and service.
Sports and The Outdoors
To develop pupils’ skills of teamwork, responsibility and leadership through the experience of a range of sports and outdoor activities.

About School

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityDarlington
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed