The short version
Community special school.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11-18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Head
- Mrs L E Ablett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location
Spennymoor, DL16 7DB
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Oaks Secondary School
Special school · Very close
Middlestone Moor Academy
Primary · Very close
Whitworth Park Academy
Secondary · 546m away
The Meadows Academy
Academy · 953m away
North Park Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Springmoor Grange School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe
Primary · 2.0km away
Tudhoe Moor Nursery School
Nursery · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What ages does Whitworth School take?
Whitworth School caters for pupils aged 11-18.
Where is Whitworth School?
Whitworth School is in Spennymoor, DL16 7DB. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitworth School have a sixth form?
Yes, Whitworth School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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