The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 63% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 365
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 63%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Lynn Boulton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Byerley Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1HN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
Primary · 807m away
Thornhill Primary School
Primary · 851m away
Sunnydale Community College for Maths and Computing
Secondary · 1.0km away
Prince Bishops Community Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Oakwood Learning Centre
Independent · 2.5km away
St Andrew's Academy
Primary · 2.7km away
Aclet Close Nursery School
Nursery · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Timothy Hackworth Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Timothy Hackworth Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Timothy Hackworth Primary School?
Timothy Hackworth Primary School currently has 365 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Timothy Hackworth Primary School take?
Timothy Hackworth Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Timothy Hackworth Primary School?
Timothy Hackworth Primary School is in Shildon, DL4 1HN, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Timothy Hackworth Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Timothy Hackworth Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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