Whitworth Park School and Sixth Form College
URN: 114300 • Spennymoor DL16 7LN
Overview
- Name
- Whitworth Park School and Sixth Form College
- URN
- 114300
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 39.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Stone (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor DL16 7LN
Summary
Whitworth Park School and Sixth Form College, located in Spennymoor, County Durham, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a current enrolment of 834 pupils, against a capacity of 1,350. The school is part of the Advance Learning Partnership (ALP), which emphasises collaboration to enhance educational opportunities. Whitworth Park is committed to placing students at the centre of their educational experience, focusing on both academic achievement and the development of social and personal skills.
The school prides itself on its strong leadership and management, which facilitate effective professional development for teachers. This commitment has led to consistent high achievement across the curriculum, particularly for disadvantaged students and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Whitworth Park has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and is recognised as a ‘World-Class School’.
At Whitworth Park, the values of kindness, diligence, and respect underpin the school culture. The ethos promotes a supportive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their potential. The school aims to provide a nurturing community that prepares students for future choices, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills for success.
The school prides itself on its strong leadership and management, which facilitate effective professional development for teachers. This commitment has led to consistent high achievement across the curriculum, particularly for disadvantaged students and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Whitworth Park has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and is recognised as a ‘World-Class School’.
At Whitworth Park, the values of kindness, diligence, and respect underpin the school culture. The ethos promotes a supportive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their potential. The school aims to provide a nurturing community that prepares students for future choices, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills for success.
Useful links
Nearby alternatives
- Whitworth Park Academy (55.0)
- Tudhoe Grange School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1350
- Pupils
- 834
- Boys
- 430
- Girls
- 404
- FSM %
- 15.80
- Open date
- Close date
- 2018-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-12-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 834 | 430 | 404 | 1350 | 15.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 834 | 430 | 404 | 1350 | 15.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 834 | 430 | 404 | 1350 | 15.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 834 | 430 | 404 | 1350 | 15.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 834 | 430 | 404 | 1350 | 15.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 834 | 430 | 404 | 1350 | 15.80 |
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