Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services is an independent special school approved under Section 41 in Darlington for children and young people aged 5 to 19.
- Ages 5–19
- 70 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Independent special school (Section 41)
- Ages
- 5 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 70 (places for 80)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Blackett
- Opened
- 21 September 2011
- Council
- Darlington
- School reference (URN)
- 137511
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Darlington council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, April 2025
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in April 2025.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
Westfield Drive, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, DL2 2AD
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Hurworth School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- Clervaux Garden School Independent · Ages 10–19 · Ofsted: Good 2.0 miles
- Heathfield Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 2.8 miles
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Questions about Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services
How do I get a place at Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services take?
Aged 5 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services?
Westfield Drive, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, DL2 2AD, in Darlington.
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