Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services, Darlington
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 19 in Darlington. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services are Clervaux Garden School (1.8 miles, Good); Beaumont Hill Academy (3.8 miles, Good); Embleton View (4 miles, Good); and Marchbank Free School (4.1 miles, Good).
Clervaux Garden SchoolBeaumont Hill AcademyEmbleton ViewMarchbank Free School
What parents say
12 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services (as of September 2025): 67% would recommend the school, 58% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (75%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services has an education, health and care plan (70 of 70 in 2026).
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Darlington Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hurworth House School (o), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 19 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Darlington (281).
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school excels at understanding each pupil's individual needs and tailoring learning to help them thrive. Staff provide caring, skilled support in a positive environment where pupils develop confidence, resilience and respect for others. The school combines excellent academic teaching - particularly in reading and maths - with high-quality therapeutic support and enrichment activities that broaden pupils' horizons and prepare them for their future.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional assessment and identification of pupils' individual needs, with curriculum precisely tailored to EHC plan targets
- Highly effective teaching of reading and phonics, with strong focus on reading for pleasure and comprehensive support for struggling readers
- Outstanding personal development programme that builds resilience, emotional regulation and prepares pupils well for life beyond school
- Strong therapeutic and counselling support that helps pupils manage emotions and behaviour
- Dedicated staff who build trusting relationships and provide skilled, timely support to help pupils succeed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with appropriate supervision, clear policies reflecting latest guidance, and a strong culture prioritising pupil safety and wellbeing.
Extracurricular Activities
Fishing, cooking, sports, chess, theatre visits, museum visits, outdoor education activities including climbing and canoeing, residential opportunities, work experience, school council roles, charity fundraising
Hurworth House School is an independent special school for pupils with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. The school has been rated Outstanding across all areas, with a particular focus on high-quality care, education and personal development.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Approved
Section 41
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
12 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Keep up with Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Darlington is 9 (the median across 48 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
70 pupils
80 places
10 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Darlington
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Darlington
Across Darlington council
Places available
1,370
Applications
1,134
Got 1st preference
91.5%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All secondary applications across Darlington council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
70
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
70
Total Pupils
58
Boys
12
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services
Questions parents ask about Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services
What are GCSE results like at Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services's Ofsted rating?
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2025.
Does Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in April 2025, Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services?
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services has around 70 pupils on roll.
Does Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services have specialist SEN provision?
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
How do I apply to Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services?
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Darlington is 9 (the median across 48 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services?
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services is at Westfield Drive, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2AD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)