Walworth School
Bluebell Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7LPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Walworth School is a special school in Newton Aycliffe for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 July 2013, report published 9 September 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 September 2023
Pupils' behaviour at Walworth School is exemplary. All staff have high expectations for pupils' learning and behaviour. Staff teach pupils how to manage their feelings and be kind to one another. Pupils value this and the additional support that they receive from other health professionals when they feel anxious or worried. They say that this helps them to feel calm. Pupils receive a warm welcome when they arrive at the beginning of the school day. Adults check that they are happy. Pupils are confident to speak to adults if they are worried or need help, which is quickly given. They know that staff care about them. This has helped to create a 'Walworth family' culture. These positive relationships built on mutual respect and trust ensure that pupils feel safe and are happy and ready to learn. Pupils enjoy taking part in a range of activities and festivals. These include orienteering, wellness activities, games, alternate sports and tri-golf. This helps to build pupils' confidence. The summer fête and prom are annual events that all pupils look forward to. Pupils have regular opportunities to influence and change aspects of the school's offer. They discuss topics through the 'smart council', such as which new activities they would like to participate in during lunchtime. Adults' understanding of pupils' wishes and interests enables them to personalise their experiences. For example, some pupils have opportunities to help members of the school team who act as their role model for the day, such as the caretaker and receptionists.
What the school should improve
- In a few foundation subjects, the exact knowledge that pupils need to learn is not planned precisely enough. This means that staff cannot check gaps in pupils' learning. Some staff do not have the necessary skills to plan activities that will help pupils remember what they are being taught. As a result, pupils miss opportunities to learn crucial knowledge. Leaders should continue to develop their curriculum in these subjects, ensuring that staff have appropriate training to enable them to deliver this effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
90 pupils on roll, with places for 106
Schools near Walworth School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Forest Park School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Oakwood Learning Centre | 3 miles | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | Not published |
| Pear Tree School | 4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Evergreen Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding places
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Roland Cooke
- Phone
- 01325300194
- Address
- Bluebell Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7LP
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 114341
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.