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Hurworth School is a non-selective academy. It has about 670 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In September 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Northern Arch Learning Partnership. (Longfield Academy is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Destinations, Attainment and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Finances.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Other schools nearby
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | Polam Hall School | |
| 3.1 | St Aidan's Church of England Academy | |
| 3.3 | Carmel College | |
| 3.4 | Hummersknott Academy | |
| 4.0 | Haughton Academy | |
| 4.4 | Wyvern Academy | |
| 4.5 | Longfield Academy | |
| 7.1 | Egglescliffe School | |
| 7.7 | Conyers School | |
| 7.8 | UTC South Durham | |
| 8.8 | St Francis Xavier School | |
| 9.0 | Richmond School |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high. Show details
Attainment: Excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: About average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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