Walworth School
URN: 114341 • Newton Aycliffe DL5 7LP
Overview
- Name
- Walworth School
- URN
- 114341
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Roland Cooke (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01325300194
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bluebell Way, Newton Aycliffe DL5 7LP
Summary
Walworth School is a community special school located in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, catering to a mixed gender population of 89 pupils, with a capacity of 88. The school focuses on supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties, as well as other special educational needs such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The school's ethos emphasizes inclusivity, aiming to create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
The curriculum at Walworth is designed to adapt to the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that all children engage meaningfully in learning activities. The school places a strong emphasis on emotional and social development, offering various support mechanisms, including a dedicated nurture provision known as The DEN. This approach helps to foster resilience and well-being among pupils.
Walworth School is committed to building a strong community connection, encouraging parental involvement and communication. The school provides resources and support for families, ensuring they are engaged in their children's education and well-being. Regular events and initiatives, such as Wellbeing Week, further strengthen the bond between the school and its community.
The curriculum at Walworth is designed to adapt to the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that all children engage meaningfully in learning activities. The school places a strong emphasis on emotional and social development, offering various support mechanisms, including a dedicated nurture provision known as The DEN. This approach helps to foster resilience and well-being among pupils.
Walworth School is committed to building a strong community connection, encouraging parental involvement and communication. The school provides resources and support for families, ensuring they are engaged in their children's education and well-being. Regular events and initiatives, such as Wellbeing Week, further strengthen the bond between the school and its community.
Useful links
- Administer Site (other)
- British Values (other)
- Reading and Phonics (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 88
- Pupils
- 89
- Boys
- 77
- Girls
- 12
- FSM %
- 76.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 89 | 77 | 12 | 88 | 76.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 81 | 67 | 14 | 88 | 81.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 71 | 63 | 8 | 80 | 66.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 71 | 63 | 8 | 81 | 66.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 65 | 59 | 6 | 76 | 70.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 70 | 59 | 11 | 90 | 67.10 |
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