Hurworth Primary School
Westfield Drive, Hurworth, Darlington, DL2 2ETOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hurworth Primary School is a primary school in Darlington for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 47 schools in Darlington. It ranks 4th of 29 primary schools in Darlington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 February 2014, report published 11 March 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 November 2023
The school is a place of calm and kindness. One pupil rightly described school as a big family in which everyone cares for one another. This helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils embody the school rules by being ready and respectful. Courtesy and good manners are evident at all times. Pupils describe their right to say what they think and not be judged for their opinions. Breaktimes and lunchtimes are occasions when pupils can be sociable and have fun. Pupils respect the lunchtime code by setting the table and facing each other while eating. Pupils eat in 'family groups' with all ages represented. Pupils behave very well. The curriculum is of good quality. Stickers are awarded when pupils are 'caught being good'. 'Pupil of the week' award recognises school values, such as teamwork or resilience. Pupils speak of respect and tolerance for everyone. Pupils respond positively to the high expectations placed on them to work hard and behave well. Pupils value the school's outside space and use this to extend their learning and play. They appreciate the multi-use games area and the large school garden, with its raised vegetable beds and pond. The enjoy exploring the outside classroom and the line of wooden 'pods' for puzzles, investigations and arts and crafts.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, the curriculum is less securely developed than it is in others. In these subjects, the most important knowledge that pupils need to know and remember is not clearly mapped out for pupils. This limits pupils' capacity to remember more over time and make links to previous learning. The school needs to make sure that all subjects are equally well designed and delivered so that pupils can learn equally well across the whole curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
218 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Hurworth Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 92% met the expected standard |
| Firthmoor Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 62% met the expected standard |
| Skerne Park Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 35% met the expected standard |
| St John's Church of England Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| The Rydal Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Alison Maddison
- Phone
- 01325720028
- Address
- Westfield Drive, Hurworth, Darlington, DL2 2ET
- Local authority
- Darlington
- URN
- 138180
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.