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Hurworth School
Croft Road, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2JG, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.4 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
645
Capacity
635
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 34% nationally, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 73% of students achieve grade 4 or above. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 8%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum. Overall, parent satisfaction is likely supported by the school's solid performance and positive environment.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.1 | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 52% | Top 31% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 8% | Bottom 8% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | Bottom 8% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.2%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
White Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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54.48392, -1.54092 · DL2 2JG
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN136525
School typeAcademy converter
Websitehurworth.nalp.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hurworth School rated by Ofsted?
Hurworth School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2022.
Is Hurworth School a good school?
Hurworth School scores 60.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Hurworth School in GCSEs?
Hurworth School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.1. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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