Hurworth School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Darlington |
| Address | Croft Road, DL2 2JG |
| School Website | www.hurworthschool.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1325720424 |
| URN | 136525 |
School Census
| Total | 672 |
| Girls/Boys | 315/357 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.9%/53.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 122 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/09/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/09/2022 | Good |
| 02/04/2008 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 21/09/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 02/04/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 78.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 8.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.33 |
| Progress 8 | 0.12 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 71% |
| Entering EBacc | 14% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.02 |
| Progress 8 | -0.3 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 78% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.4 |
| Progress 8 | -0.04 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 229 |
| As first preference | 112 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 123 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 112 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 211 |
| As first preference | 123 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 139 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 207 |
| As first preference | 130 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 136 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 128 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 244 |
| As first preference | 135 |
| As second preference | 55 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 134 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 126 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 270 |
| As first preference | 134 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 132 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 120 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.43% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 290 |
| As first preference | 166 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 116 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 272 |
| As first preference | 147 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 125 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 117 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.37% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 275 |
| As first preference | 160 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 123 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 117 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 328 |
| As first preference | 162 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 82 |
| Total Offers Made | 129 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 124 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.39% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 375 |
| As first preference | 177 |
| As second preference | 96 |
| As third preference | 101 |
| Total Offers Made | 130 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 127 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 359 |
| As first preference | 155 |
| As second preference | 108 |
| As third preference | 95 |
| Total Offers Made | 125 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 117 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 23% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 18% |
| no | 82% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 73% |
| no | 27% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services
(0.53 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Westfield Drive, , DL2 2AD
Hurworth Primary School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Westfield Drive, , DL2 2ET