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“When words fail, music speaks.”
William Shakespeare
Our Intent
Confucious said, ‘Music produces a kind of pleasure, which human nature cannot do without,’ and it is this pleasure that we strive to expose our children to. At St. John’s CE Academy, we are committed to an inclusive and inspiring music education that fosters a lifelong love of music. Our curriculum celebrates diversity, promotes equality of opportunity, and ensures that every child—regardless of background or ability—can access and thrive in music. Rooted in the principles of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice (EDIJ), our music provision encourages creativity, nurtures talent, and explores music from a wide range of cultures and traditions.
We empower students to find their voice through music, building confidence, collaboration, and personal expression in a fair and welcoming environment.
Aligned with Development Matters and the Model Music Curriculum, our programme is coherent, progressive, and accessible to all. By embracing diverse musical heritages, we promote justice and representation, helping every child feel seen and valued. Music at St. John’s is not only a creative outlet, but also a powerful tool for inclusion, emotional well-being, and spiritual growth.
Implementation
To realise our music curriculum’s intent, we partner with Sing Education, a specialist provider of music education. Our carefully structured, half-termly units build on prior learning while introducing new concepts, ensuring a clear progression of musical skills and knowledge. The Kodaly method supports this by presenting ideas in a logical, experience-based sequence. Specialist teachers deliver inclusive, child-centered lessons that inspire a love for singing and music-making.
These sessions are enriched by quality resources, instruments, and dedicated music spaces. Performances and recordings each half term give students the chance to showcase their progress and reflect on their learning. Students also benefit from online resources, lunchtime music clubs and singing assemblies. Our curriculum, aligned with the Model Music Curriculum, develops confident, skilled, and culturally aware musicians, ready for lifelong musical exploration.
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School Admin2025-02-07 15:19:102025-05-28 21:32:383YO Nursery – Chinese New Year
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School Admin2024-12-20 11:54:252024-12-20 11:54:26KS2 Christmas Performance 2024Contact Information
Headteacher: Mrs E Harrison
Fenby Avenue
Darlington
County Durham
DL1 4UB
01325 380725 | admin@stjohnsceacademy.co.uk
Our School
In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was graded as ‘Outstanding.’ We provide high-quality teaching from caring, conscientious staff who are committed to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential.
Christian values are fostered within our friendly school and we were rated ‘Outstanding’ in our most recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS). We have links with Darlington Deanery and the Durham Diocese.
We are part of DND Learning Trust

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St John's CE Academy DarlingtonMonday, September 21st, 2026 at 9:11am
SEND/Mental Health Drop Ins
Please see the attached information about SEND and Mental Health drop ins around Darlington.
Please see the attached information about SEND and Mental Health drop ins around Darlington.
St John's CE Academy DarlingtonFriday, September 18th, 2026 at 1:25pm
What a wonderful first Good News Assembly. Congratulations to all of our award winners this week including Learning Powers, Christian Values and Quinn Cup. We have also introduced two new certificates this academic year; The Headteacher Award and The Deputy Head Teacher Award. This can be for anything Mrs Harrison and Mrs Rossington see children doing around school.
St John's CE Academy DarlingtonThursday, September 17th, 2026 at 9:36am
Darlington Libraries 100 Book Challenge!
Year 5 are taking part in the 100 Book Challenge this year. With a range of amazing books to choose from, we aim to read all 100 by the end of the school year!
Year 5 are taking part in the 100 Book Challenge this year. With a range of amazing books to choose from, we aim to read all 100 by the end of the school year!
St John's CE Academy DarlingtonSaturday, September 12th, 2026 at 11:03am
Loco's Lunchtime Girls' Football Sessions!
Every Wednesday, we are very lucky to have FC Darlington Locomotives join us to lead football sessions catered for our girls in Years 1-4. No experience is required - just be ready to have fun and learn some new skills! All you need is a pair of trainers to take part! We would love to see as many girls as possible taking part!
Every Wednesday, we are very lucky to have FC Darlington Locomotives join us to lead football sessions catered for our girls in Years 1-4. No experience is required - just be ready to have fun and learn some new skills! All you need is a pair of trainers to take part! We would love to see as many girls as possible taking part!





