Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services
Westfield Drive, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, DL2 2ADOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services is a special school in Darlington for ages 5 to 19. It is one of the 47 schools in Darlington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2025.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 April 2025, report published 1 June 2025
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 April 2025
Pupils at this school receive high-quality care and education. All aspire for pupils to achieve their potential. Staff are dedicated. They provide pupils with skilled support. The school's determined approach to 'creatively coaching character' shines through the school's aspirational curriculum. It is promoted through the positive approach to meeting pupils' special educational needs and/or disabilities. Curriculum 'pathways' are adapted and designed to meet the needs of pupils well. Pupils thrive and benefit from carefully considered therapeutic and counselling support. Highly successful routines in and around the school help pupils understand and do what is expected of them. They learn to behave well. Pupils show respect and courtesy to staff and visitors alike. When pupils find things difficult, adults provide them with the space, time and guidance to help them succeed. Pupils develop their resilience. They learn how to manage their emotions and regulate their behaviour effectively. Staff build strong, trusting relationships with pupils. They understand the challenges pupils have faced and respond with patience and empathy. Pupils are kept safe. They develop skills to equip them well for life beyond school. Pupils participate in various enrichment activities such as fishing, cooking, sports and chess. They enjoy residential opportunities and take part in work experience.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
15 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
70 pupils on roll, with places for 80
Schools near Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clervaux Garden School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Beaumont Hill Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 4.3 |
| Embleton View | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Marchbank Free School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Forest Park School | 8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Other independent special school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 5 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Blackett
- Phone
- 01325729080
- Address
- Westfield Drive, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, DL2 2AD
- Local authority
- Darlington
- URN
- 137511
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.