Hurworth School
Academy converter
Darlington, DL2 2JG
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 27% in England
2 of 8 in Darlington
Pupils
621
First preferences per place
0.93
2026/27
Absence
8.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.6 | 53.8 | 49.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55% | 57% | 52% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.6 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.9 | 5.3 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 45% | 53% | 44% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.29 | 0.12 | — |
73% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Polam Hall School · 2.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 34% in England
- St Aidan's Church of England Academy · 3.1 mi · Good · Bottom 19% in England
- Carmel College · 3.3 mi · Not judged · Top 18% in England
- Hummersknott Academy · 3.4 mi · Report card · Top 35% in England
- Haughton Academy · 4.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 25% in England
- Wyvern Academy · 4.4 mi · Good · Bottom 14% in England
The neighbourhood
Hurworth School is in Middleton & Hurworth (typical home £255,000, crime average).
What is Hurworth School's Ofsted rating?
Hurworth School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Hurworth School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Hurworth School is in the top 27% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.