Intelligence snapshot
Demand
Nearly full — act early
Capacity
90% — Near capacity
Admissions
Standard admissions
Sixth form
Not applicable
Quick takeaway
Nearly full.
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2025).
Key points for parents
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2025
The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 5–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Capacity
- Pupils
- 72
- Capacity
- 90%Near capacity
Governance
- Local authority
- Darlington
- Head
- Mrs Claire Blackett
Provisions
Inspection reports
Official linksNational standing
Outstanding is the 1st highest Ofsted rating — grade 1 of 4.
Standard inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
June 2024 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
October 2021 | Inspection
Additional inspection
October 2020 | Inspection
Additional inspection
March 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2015 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
April 2012 | Inspection
Location
Westfield Drive, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2AD
Rural setting
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