Located in Shildon, Timothy Hackworth Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Timothy Hackworth Primary School currently has around 365 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.3% boys and 47.7% girls. Around 63.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.4%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Byerley Road, Shildon, DL4 1HN |
| Website: | www.timothyhackworthschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01388772959 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lynn Boulton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 114113 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/09/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 365 |
| Number of Boys: | 191 |
| Number of Girls: | 174 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.80% | 335 |
| African | 2.20% | 8 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other White | 0.80% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aclet Close Nursery School Aclet Close , DL14 6PX | 3out of 4 | 3,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Hackworth Primary School Byerley Road , DL4 1HN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon Jubilee Road , DL4 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Thornhill Gardens , DL4 1ES | 4out of 4 | 930 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Lane Primary School Coronation , DL14 8SJ | - not rated | 2,066 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Bishops Community Primary School Gibson Street , Coundon Grange DL14 8DY | 3out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnydale Community College for Maths and Computing Middridge Lane , DL4 2EP | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Learning Centre New Biggin Lane , DL2 2UH | - not rated | 2,783 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.