Hurworth Primary School vs Hurworth School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 798 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hurworth Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
218 students
Hurworth School
Darlington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
621 students
| Measure | Hurworth Primary School Darlington, North East | Hurworth School Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #73 of 811 | #44 of 185 |
| National rank | #1468 of 15,697 | #1229 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 218 | 621 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 621 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 26% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.83 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Darlington | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hurworthprimary.com | hurworth.nalp.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hurworth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.7 vs 65.3).
- •Hurworth School is the larger school with 621 students compared with 218.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hurworth Primary School better than Hurworth School?
On the Success Index (England), Hurworth Primary School ranks higher (84.7 vs 65.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hurworth Primary School and Hurworth School?
About 798 m in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hurworth Primary School: 218. Hurworth School: 621. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hurworth Primary School and Hurworth School rank in North East?
Hurworth Primary School is 73rd of 811 and Hurworth School is 44th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).