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Hurworth School

Darlington, DL2 2JGSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
Progress 8
+0.12
Average · 2023/24
−20+2
Applications / places
0.9×
Applications did not exceed published places
98 1st-choice / 109 places
Ranking
#1,256
of 3,141 nationally

About Hurworth School

Hurworth School is a state-funded secondary school in Darlington, North East, for pupils aged 11 to 16 for boys and girls. DfE data records 645 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 635.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (21 Sept 2022). the published Progress 8 score was +0.12 for 2023/24. the published Attainment 8 score was 53.8 for 2023/24. admissions data records 98 first-preference applications for 109 published places for 2025/26.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCroft Road, Darlington, Darlington, DL2 2JG
HeadteacherRachel Somerville
Local AuthorityDarlington
Number of Pupils645
Free School Meals (FSM)24.6%
School Capacity645 / 635 (102% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: hurworth.nalp.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Hurworth School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.