Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services, Darlington
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
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
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
12 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
70 pupils
80 capacity
10 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Darlington
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Darlington
Admissions Demand - Darlington
Places available
1,375
Applications
1,137
Got 1st preference
91.8%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Secondary admissions across Darlington (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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