Hurworth Primary School
URN: 138180 • Darlington DL2 2ET
Overview
- Name
- Hurworth Primary School
- URN
- 138180
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Maddison (since 2025) , Executive Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01325720028
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Westfield Drive, Darlington DL2 2ET
Summary
Hurworth Primary School, located in Darlington, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 221 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and nurturing environment, where every child is encouraged to achieve their potential and develop positive character traits. The ethos is centred around the motto "Consider, Create and Contribute," which is integrated into daily school life and reinforced through a set of core values.
The curriculum at Hurworth Primary emphasizes not only academic achievement but also personal development, including PSHE education that encompasses relationships and fundamental British values. The school has recently been recognized as a Little Wandle Champion School for its effective phonics teaching, highlighting its commitment to high standards in literacy.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's approach, with initiatives designed to connect students with local stakeholders and promote kindness and respect. Parents are encouraged to participate actively in school life, and the school welcomes visits from prospective families to experience its warm atmosphere firsthand.
The curriculum at Hurworth Primary emphasizes not only academic achievement but also personal development, including PSHE education that encompasses relationships and fundamental British values. The school has recently been recognized as a Little Wandle Champion School for its effective phonics teaching, highlighting its commitment to high standards in literacy.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's approach, with initiatives designed to connect students with local stakeholders and promote kindness and respect. Parents are encouraged to participate actively in school life, and the school welcomes visits from prospective families to experience its warm atmosphere firsthand.
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Key details
- LA
- Darlington
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 221
- Boys
- 103
- Girls
- 118
- FSM %
- 10.00
- Open date
- 2012-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 221 | 103 | 118 | 210 | 10.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 220 | 106 | 114 | 210 | 8.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 219 | 109 | 110 | 210 | 4.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 219 | 109 | 110 | 210 | 4.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 221 | 116 | 105 | 210 | 4.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 220 | 123 | 97 | 210 | 2.70 |
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