Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityDarlington
AddressCroft Road, DL2 2JG
URN136525

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 Applications229
As first preference112
As second preference57
As third preference58
Total Offers Made123
first preference offers112
second preference offers9
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications211
As first preference123
As second preference45
As third preference43
Total Offers Made139
first preference offers121
second preference offers15
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications207
As first preference130
As second preference33
As third preference44
Total Offers Made136
first preference offers128
second preference offers6
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications244
As first preference135
As second preference55
As third preference54
Total Offers Made134
first preference offers126
second preference offers6
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications270
As first preference134
As second preference71
As third preference65
Total Offers Made132
first preference offers120
second preference offers10
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.43%
Total Applications290
As first preference166
As second preference66
As third preference57
Total Offers Made120
first preference offers116
second preference offers0
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.26%
Total Applications272
As first preference147
As second preference60
As third preference65
Total Offers Made125
first preference offers117
second preference offers4
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.37%
Total Applications275
As first preference160
As second preference70
As third preference45
Total Offers Made123
first preference offers117
second preference offers5
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.31%
Total Applications328
As first preference162
As second preference84
As third preference82
Total Offers Made129
first preference offers124
second preference offers3
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.39%
Total Applications375
As first preference177
As second preference96
As third preference101
Total Offers Made130
first preference offers127
second preference offers1
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.32%
Total Applications359
As first preference155
As second preference108
As third preference95
Total Offers Made125
first preference offers117
second preference offers8
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree28%
agree57%
disagree4%
strongly disagree9%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree34%
agree47%
disagree9%
strongly disagree8%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree23%
agree42%
disagree18%
strongly disagree11%
don't know7%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree11%
disagree8%
strongly disagree8%
don't know5%
not applicable58%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree32%
agree43%
disagree19%
strongly disagree1%
don't know4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree28%
agree24%
disagree12%
strongly disagree11%
don't know1%
not applicable23%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes18%
no82%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree46%
agree8%
disagree23%
strongly disagree23%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree38%
agree38%
disagree12%
strongly disagree5%
don't know7%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree30%
agree49%
disagree12%
strongly disagree5%
don't know4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree34%
agree39%
disagree22%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree50%
disagree11%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree31%
agree46%
disagree9%
strongly disagree4%
don't know9%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree22%
agree46%
disagree19%
strongly disagree4%
don't know9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes73%
no27%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin92.6%
white and asian ethnic origin1.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.5%
white and black african ethnic origin1.2%
any other white background ethnic origin0.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin93.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.5%
white and black african ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%
any other white background ethnic origin0.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%

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