Hurworth Primary School

A good academy converter school in Darlington. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hurworth Primary School.

Darlington, DL22ET Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

69

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
97.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 28.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 February 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Westfield Drive
Hurworth
Darlington, DL22ET
Phone
1325720028
Website
hurworthprimary.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138180
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Westfield Drive, Hurworth, Darlington, DL2 2ET
Website
www.hurworthprimary.com
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
220
Free School Meals
8.2% (18 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
63.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
28.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
28.0 (+20.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
6.8 (10.7 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.9 (2.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 107.0
2023 106.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
31
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
220 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Consider, Create and Contribute"

Kindness Respect Resilience Fairness Teamwork Ambition

RE curriculum promotes learning about a range of faiths and what makes these religions special, including trips to and visitors from different faiths.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Hurworth Primary School. The Head Teacher invites you to learn about the aims, organisation and routines of the school and to visit to experience the warm, welcoming and engaging atmosphere.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Board Games Street Dance Multi-Sports Creative Lego Tag Rugby Art Football Musical Theatre Cooking Choir Baking Drama Gardening Numbots STEM Happy Ever Active Dance

Sports

Football Tag Rugby Multi-Sports

SEND Provision

Pupils with SEND are identified early. Staff address their needs and amend teaching to help pupils with SEND to learn well.

Admissions Criteria

The school has an agreed admission number of 30 children and will admit at least 30 children in the relevant age group each year if sufficient applications are received. Applications are made in accordance with the LA’s coordinated admission arrangements via the Primary School Application (PSA); prospective parents are encouraged to visit the school. For reception places in 2026/27, children born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 are eligible. Details are available via Darlington Borough Council School Admissions.

Financial Information

The cost of a school meal is £2.30 per day.

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