Timothy Hackworth Primary School
Byerley Road, Shildon, DL4 1HNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Timothy Hackworth Primary School is a primary school in Shildon for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 147th of 184 primary schools in County Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 September 2017, report published 30 October 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 March 2023
Pupils at Timothy Hackworth show high levels of respect towards each other and the staff who help them. Leaders ensure that pupils benefit from a nurturing and inclusive environment. Pupils are positive about their learning. Lessons are calm and purposeful. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn well. Leaders have changed the curriculum so that it is ambitious and helps pupils to understand future careers. Pupils benefit from the many planned opportunities to enhance their knowledge of mathematics and science, such as trips to the 'Locomotion' science museum and experts who visit the school from the 'Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society'. Behaviour is a strength of the school. Pupils understand the clear expectations for behaviour. Staff manage pupils' behaviour well using consistent strategies. Pupils say that bullying is rare. If it happens, they know that staff will sort it out quickly. Pupils who are trained as 'restorative peer mediators' help other pupils to maintain friendships. This helps pupils to feel safe in school. Support for pupils' well-being is exceptional. Pupils say, 'there is always someone to talk to if you have a worry.' Some staff have expert knowledge to support pupils' mental health.
What the school should improve
- The school's curriculum has been revised and recently implemented, including in the early years. Some teachers are in the early stages of developing new subject knowledge, including in mathematics and science. As a result, some teachers do not accurately model the vocabulary and subject matter pupils must learn. This means that some pupils struggle to explain their understanding of subject knowledge and concepts. Leaders should ensure that all teachers continue to receive support to enable them to present subject-specific information clearly in lessons across the curriculum.
- The method for listening to pupils read is not consistently aligned with the school's approach to teaching phonics. As a result, some pupils do not improve their reading as quickly as they could. Leaders need to ensure that the additional help provided to all pupils matches the chosen method for teaching phonics and reading.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
54 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
329 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Timothy Hackworth Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Thornhill Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 93% met the expected standard |
| Prince Bishops Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Andrew's Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Woodhouse Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lynn Boulton
- Phone
- 01388772959
- Address
- Byerley Road, Shildon, DL4 1HN
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 114113
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.