Hurworth School

Mrs C Lawrence is identified as the school's SENDCO.

“SENDCO: Mrs C Lawrence”

The school identifies Mrs C Lawrence as its SENDCO.

“SENDCO: Mrs C Lawrence”

Older students mentor and encourage younger students.

“Older students mentor and encourage younger ones, promoting a culture of respect and support.”

The school maintains a safeguarding culture through formal, in-house and online staff training involving safeguarding partners and public agencies.

“We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and we work hard to maintain a ‘Culture of Vigilance’ through appropriate formal training from Darlington Safeguarding Partnership, Clennell, CPOMS, Local Authorities and Virtual Schools as well as regular ‘in-house’ and online training and updates to ensure that keeping our students safe is our staff members’ highest priority.”

Students can access a wide range of clubs, activities, trips, and visits.

“A wide range of clubs and activities allow students to pursue their interests and develop their talents. We also have a range of trips and visits offered to each year group to encourage a love of learning and a sense of belonging to a community.”

Leadership opportunities include peer mentoring and prefect roles.

“We have several opportunities to develop leadership; our Year 8 students can become Peer Mentors during the transition process and our Year 11 students can apply for the roles of Prefect and Head Prefect.”

The school embeds fundamental British values through four named Core Values.

“These values are integral to our ethos and are woven into the fabric of our school community through our Core Values of Relationships, Respect, Resilience and Responsibility.”

Safeguarding is central to the school’s ethos and practice.

“We place safeguarding at the heart of everything we do at Hurworth School.”

Hurworth School is an 11–16 school; this page does not identify an on-site sixth-form provision.

“Hurworth School is an 11-16 school with academy status, where it is part of Northern Arch Learning Partnership Trust.”

The school publishes an admission appeals guide for parents.

“[Admission Appeals Parents Guide](https://hurworth.nalp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Admission-Appeals-Parents-Guide.pdf)[Download](https://hurworth.nalp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Admission-Appeals-Parents-Guide.pdf)”

The page directs applicants to Darlington Borough Council's school admissions service.

“External Link: [Darlington Borough Council School Admissions](https://www.darlington.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-years/admissions.aspx)”

The school reports that 100% of students stayed in education or entered employment after Key Stage 4.

“| Staying in education or entering employment | 100% | This shows the number of our students who either stayed in education or went into employment after finishing Key Stage 4. |”

In 2024, the school reported a Progress 8 score of +0.12 and an Attainment 8 score of 53.8.

“| Progress 8 Score | +0.12 | This score shows how much progress our students made compared to other similar students nationally between the end of Key Stage 2 and the end of Key Stage 4. | | Attainment 8 Score | 53.8 | This score shows how our students performed in up to 8 qualifications. This includes English, Maths, 3 EBacc qualifications and 3 other additional approved qualifications. |”

In 2024, 81.3% achieved grade 4 or above and 56.9% achieved grade 5 or above in both GCSE English and Maths.

“| Grade 4 or above English and Maths | 81.3% | This is the percentage of our students achieving a grade 4 or above (standard pass) in both GCSE English and Maths. | | Grade 5 or above English and Maths | 56.9% | This is the percentage of our students achieving a grade 5 or above (good pass) in both GCSE English and Maths. |”