Hurworth School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Croft Road Hurworth-on-Tees Darlington County Durham DL2 2JG |
| Phone | 01325720424 |
| Reference Number | 136525 |
Hurworth School is performing well overall, achieving a 'good' rating across all inspected areas, including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. Pupils demonstrate a strong sense of safety and belonging within a supportive community, where staff foster positive relationships. The school is dedicated to preparing students for life beyond school with a clear emphasis on respect and personal growth, supplemented by initiatives to enhance enrichment activities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 645 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.19%
Girls: 44.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 71 | 62 | 133 |
| 8 | 78 | 57 | 135 |
| 9 | 78 | 49 | 127 |
| 10 | 62 | 62 | 124 |
| 11 | 67 | 59 | 126 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 24 Apr 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Hurworth School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 25 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
| 26 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- Effective integration of pupils with SEND into mainstream lessons.
- Ambitious and well-organised curriculum across subjects.
- High-quality career advice and support for all pupils.
- Detailed personal, social, and health education curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- Reading curriculum is in its early stages and requires further development.
- Inconsistent expectations of behaviour and participation among staff.
- Need for robust evaluation procedures for new policies and systems.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 66.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 46 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 45 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 2 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Hurworth Primary School
Westfield Drive, Hurworth, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2ET |
0.5 miles |
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Croft Church of England Primary School
South Parade, Croft-on-Tees, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2SP |
0.87 miles |
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Skerne Park Academy
Coleridge Gardens, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 5AJ |
2.02 miles |
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St John's Church of England Academy
Fenby Avenue, Lascelles Park, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4UB |
2.25 miles |
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Firthmoor Primary School
Ingleby Moor Crescent, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4RW |
2.27 miles |
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The Rydal Academy
Rydal Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4BH |
2.37 miles |
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Harris Street, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4NL |
2.52 miles |
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Beechwood Avenue, St Augustine's Rc Primary School, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7HP |
2.73 miles |
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Borough Road Nursery School
Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG |
2.89 miles |
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Heathfield Primary School
The Broadway, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1EJ |
2.98 miles |
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Abbey Infants' School
Cleveland Terrace, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8JA |
2.98 miles |
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Abbey Junior School
Abbey Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8NN |
3.14 miles |
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George Dent Nursery School
Elms Road, Darlington, DL3 7PY |
3.23 miles |
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Corporation Road Community Primary School
Corporation Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6AR |
3.38 miles |
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Reid Street Primary School
Reid Street, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6EX |
3.52 miles |
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St. George's Church of England Academy
Neasham Road, DL2 1LD |
3.53 miles |
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Gurney Pease Academy
Dodsworth Street, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2NG |
3.54 miles |
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Red Hall Primary School
Headingley Crescent, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2ST |
3.64 miles |
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Mowden Infant School
Bushel Hill Drive, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9QG |
3.68 miles |
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Mowden Junior School
Conyers Avenue, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9DE |
3.76 miles |
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Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services
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0.53 miles |
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2.54 miles |
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2.91 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
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3.05 miles |
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Darlington College
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3.19 miles |
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Carmel College
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3.35 miles |
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3.36 miles |
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3.67 miles |
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3.95 miles |
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4.34 miles |
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4.47 miles |