Hurworth House School

Hurworth House is a specialist day school located near Darlington for boys and girls aged 7 to 19 years who have complex learning difficulties including behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD) and autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). The young people may also have challenging behaviour as a result of their difficulties.

The newly refurbished school has been specifically designed to educate young people with complex needs and associated behaviours. Our school provides a spacious resourced environment in which young people can achieve goals, thrive and grow. Hurworth House aims to deliver the highest level of education tailored to individual need in a safe, positive and structured environment where every student is encouraged to achieve the best possible academic, social and vocational outcomes.

We provide:

• Newly refurbished education and vocational facilities for young people with complex learning difficulties
• A positive ethos which celebrates and rewards success and progress
• A culture in which students feel safe, secure and valued
• Specifically tailored individual programmes to suit the needs of each young person
• Access to accredited qualifications with clear progression pathways
• Small teaching groups
• All-inclusive transport package option for students to and from school
• Spacious, well-resourced learning environment
• Emphasis on individual achievement and personal development
• High staff to pupil ratios

A range of vocational qualifications providing opportunities for practical, experiential learning alongside academic programmes

Hurworth House can provide places for up to 40 young people. Placements are flexible, including extended day options, for 38 weeks of the year. Many of the young people referred to the school will have a Statement of Special Educational Need, although this is not an admission requirement.

Transportation solutions are provided for students where required within an all-inclusive fee. This ensures attendance, continuity and substantial cost benefits for service purchasers.