Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services is an independent special school in Darlington for pupils aged 5 to 19. It has 70 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2025. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 8.9, and 11% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: June 2025. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Westfield Drive Hurworth-on-Tees Darlington County Durham DL2 2AD |
| Phone | 01325729080 |
| Reference Number | 137511 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 70 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 82.86%
Girls: 17.14% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Hurworth House School demonstrates outstanding performance across all inspection areas, including the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school's commitment to providing high-quality care and tailored support for pupils, especially those with special educational needs, particularly shines through its aspirational curriculum and therapeutic approaches. Pupils are well-prepared for life beyond school, thriving in an environment that fosters strong relationships and personal growth.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 08 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Apr 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 13 Oct 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2020 | Additional inspection |
| 13 Mar 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 20 Nov 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2015 | Standard inspection: |
| 24 Apr 2012 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- High-quality care and education with a focus on individual potential.
- Outstanding support for pupils' social, emotional, and mental health needs.
- Tailored curriculum that meets the specific EHC targets of pupils.
- Strong emphasis on reading, with effective phonics teaching.
- Pupils develop resilience and strong character through diverse enrichment activities.
- Effective engagement with families to improve attendance.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 8.9 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 11.1% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 5.6% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2025.
When was Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services last inspected by Ofsted?
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services was last inspected in June 2025.
How many pupils does Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services have?
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services has 70 pupils on roll.
What age range does Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services cover?
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services for pupils aged 5 to 19.
What are Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 8.9, and 11% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services?
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services is at Westfield Drive, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2AD.
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