The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.1
5.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
10.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 128 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 645
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Darlington
- Trust
- NORTHERN ARCH LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Somerville (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Croft Road, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2JG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Hurworth School a selective school?
No. Hurworth School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hurworth School's Ofsted rating?
Hurworth School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hurworth School?
Hurworth School currently has 645 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hurworth School take?
Hurworth School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hurworth School?
Hurworth School is in Darlington, DL2 2JG, in the Darlington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hurworth School have a sixth form?
No, Hurworth School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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