Hurworth Primary School
Darlington, DL2 2ET · Darlington · primary school
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3rd of 27 primary schools in Darlington we can score, 29 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.6/10 against 4,223 of them, against 8.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hurworth Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.6 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Board Games, Creative Lego, Baking, Gardening, Numbots, STEM, and Story Dance clubs. Sports include Multi-Sports, Tag Rugby, and Football, while arts and music options cover Street Dance, Musical Theatre, and Spanish Choir. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 218 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Hurworth Primary School
Overview
Hurworth Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a place of "calm and kindness" where pupils feel safe and valued. The report highlights a high-quality curriculum in most areas, with staff effectively building pupils’ knowledge and ensuring all learners, including those with special educational needs, have equal opportunities to succeed.
Strengths
- The school fosters a positive culture where pupils embody rules by being "ready and respectful," with courtesy evident at all times.
- Reading is central to the school; phonics teaching is consistent, and pupils quickly become skilled readers who engage enthusiastically with books.
- Staff use assessment well to identify gaps in knowledge, adapting work so that "all pupils keep up" and producing work of good quality.
- The school provides high-quality opportunities for character development, including after-school clubs, visits to cultural sites, and roles of responsibility underpinned by values such as kindness.
- Adults operate as a "motivated and supportive team," with strong communication between local governors and the trust board.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, such as history and modern foreign languages, the curriculum is "less securely developed" and essential knowledge is not clearly mapped out, limiting pupils’ capacity to make links to previous learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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