Hurworth Primary School, Darlington

In its own words: "At Hurworth Primary School, we see ourselves as a family and as such, we want to ensure that every child has access to the best start in life and are nurtured and supported so they can demonstrate the 'best version' of themselves with the hope that they achieve their dreams and fulfil their potential."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, multi-sports, dance, drama, choir, Lego, STEM and gardening.

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Hurworth Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 76% in Darlington and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 78% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Hurworth Primary School as their first choice and 75 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hurworth Primary School are Croft Church of England Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 92% reading, 92% maths); Firthmoor Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 73% reading, 76% maths); Skerne Park Academy (1.9 miles, Requires improvement, 45% reading, 53% maths); and St John's Church of England Academy (2 miles, Outstanding, 77% reading, 77% maths).

Hurworth Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Hurworth Primary School is one of 26 schools run by Lingfield Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 70% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 25 pupils (11.5%) received SEN support and 5 (2.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Hurworth Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Darlington Rail Station, about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hurworth House School (i), 160 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 18 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).

In 2024/25, Hurworth Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 3.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.