Timothy Hackworth Primary School
Shildon, DL4 1HN · County Durham · primary school
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145th of 188 primary schools in County Durham we can score, 208 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.3/10 against 522 of them, against 2.3/10 nationally. 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Timothy Hackworth Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Gardening Club, Let’s Get Cooking Club, Homework Club, Brilliant Board Games Club, The Shildon Supremes Choir, Table Tennis, Arts & Crafts, and Lego Club. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 329 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for the 2.0% of pupils aiming for the higher standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the academic curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Timothy Hackworth Primary School
Overview
Timothy Hackworth Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "nurturing and inclusive environment" where pupils show high levels of respect. Leaders have implemented an ambitious curriculum that helps pupils understand future careers, while behaviour is described as a strength with bullying being rare.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "exceptional" support for well-being, with staff having expert knowledge to support mental health.
- Behaviour is well-managed using consistent strategies, and "restorative peer mediators" help maintain friendships.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and includes planned opportunities to enhance knowledge of mathematics and science.
- Leaders prioritise reading, with most staff being experts at teaching phonics from the start of Reception.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn well, accessing a specialised curriculum where needed.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all teachers receive support to "present subject-specific information clearly in lessons across the curriculum," as some do not yet accurately model vocabulary.
- Leaders need to ensure additional help for reading "matches the chosen method for teaching phonics and reading," as current strategies are not consistently aligned.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring staff receive regular training and challenging external agencies to provide quick support for pupils at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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
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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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