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Hurworth School
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- Hurworth DL2 2JG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Leaders are ambitious for what they want pupils to learn.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is generally calm and orderly around the school site.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are trained in delivering the curriculum effectively.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use a range of strategies to uncover gaps in understanding.
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff have different expectations of pupils’ behaviour and involvement.
Communication: School communicates clearly with parents via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are passionate about providing a well-rounded education.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders introduced policies like new behaviour policy.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Teachers deal with bullying quickly, keeping pupils safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders work with external agencies for support.
Extracurricular Offerings: Leaders are reintroducing enrichment activities.
Career Counselling Services: Leaders provide high-quality, personalised careers advice.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils value support for secure destinations after school.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND well supported by staff to succeed.
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Hurworth School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 666 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We strive to provide the best 11–16 education available and support the broadest learning horizons imaginable.
To offer a curriculum that: Engages and inspires students through a variety of teaching and learning methods and topics; enables students to acquire the knowledge, understanding, and skills that will allow them to build on their knowledge and abilities in accordance with their interests.
enables kids to advance at a difficult rate and which also allows for the development of unique aptitudes;
Along with meeting legal obligations, it will also take into account the wider needs of our kids in a dynamic environment.
the creation and upkeep of a setting where ALL students may succeed, where they are all appreciated and treated with respect, and where they share that respect with others.
To instil in pupils the skills and knowledge necessary to maintain and improve their personal health as well as to develop a healthy body, more confidence, body control, and other skills.
To encourage: self-awareness, the capacity to capitalise on one's assets and fix one's deficiencies; the chance for students to gauge their own development and establish goals for further education.
To foster self-awareness and a feeling of community duty; to promote tolerance, empathy, and understanding of others; to create citizens capable of fulfilling valuable adult life roles and having the power to improve society.
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To offer a curriculum that: Engages and inspires students through a variety of teaching and learning methods and topics; enables students to acquire the knowledge, understanding, and skills that will allow them to build on their knowledge and abilities in accordance with their interests.
enables kids to advance at a difficult rate and which also allows for the development of unique aptitudes;
Along with meeting legal obligations, it will also take into account the wider needs of our kids in a dynamic environment.
the creation and upkeep of a setting where ALL students may succeed, where they are all appreciated and treated with respect, and where they share that respect with others.
To instil in pupils the skills and knowledge necessary to maintain and improve their personal health as well as to develop a healthy body, more confidence, body control, and other skills.
To encourage: self-awareness, the capacity to capitalise on one's assets and fix one's deficiencies; the chance for students to gauge their own development and establish goals for further education.
To foster self-awareness and a feeling of community duty; to promote tolerance, empathy, and understanding of others; to create citizens capable of fulfilling valuable adult life roles and having the power to improve society.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15 | 15.1 | 14.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 55% | 48% | 60% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 21.10% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 27.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 38.92% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 21% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 7.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 12.23% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.03 | 2.42 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.33% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 126 | 126 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 84% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 36.67% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 10.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 39% | 33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 4.22% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.22% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.33% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 28.08% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 40.62% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 22.46% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 9.69% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 14.62% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.4 | 2.56 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 129 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 88.56% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 40.33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 11.11% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 47% | 32.22% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.67% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.22% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 15 | 24.46% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 5 | 40.69% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 22.77% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 7 | 7.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 6 | 12.85% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.81 | 2.44 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 91.57% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 122 | 117 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 17.57% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 54% | 27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.86% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.86% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 4 | 24.75% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 36.58% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 24.5% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 2 | 8.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 4 | 12.17% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.95 | 2.27 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 93.14% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 134 | 123 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 86.29% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 34.43% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 17.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 45% | 26.71% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.14% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.86% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.57% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 24.45% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 35.91% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 17.82% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 9.91% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 11% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 93.17% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 138 | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 74.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 39.17% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 10.33% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 47% | 21.67% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.67% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 6.33% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.33% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hurworth School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
