Compare St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon and Thornhill Primary School and Timothy Hackworth Primary School

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon (Primary) in Shildon; Thornhill Primary School (Primary) in Shildon; Timothy Hackworth Primary School (Primary) in Shildon — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon, Thornhill Primary School and Timothy Hackworth Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary aided school and community school type located around Shildon, County Durham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Thornhill Primary School), published Mar 2023. The lowest is 2 (St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon), published May 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon (May 2023). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 800, typical FSM 45–50%, range 30–35%–60–65%; all under County Durham local authority.

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Attribute	St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon DL4 2EQ	Thornhill Primary School DL4 1ES	Timothy Hackworth Primary School DL4 1HN
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school
Location	Shildon County Durham DL4 2EQ	Shildon County Durham DL4 1ES	Shildon County Durham DL4 1HN
Latest Ofsted	2 3 May 2023	1 20 Mar 2023	2 30 Oct 2017
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	210	420
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	County Durham (840)	County Durham (840)	County Durham (840)
Website	www.st-johnscofe.durham.sch.uk	www.thornhill.durham.sch.uk	www.timothyhackworthschool.co.uk
Telephone	01388773476	01388772906	01388772959
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon

DL4 2EQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Shildon
County Durham
DL4 2EQ
Ofsted: 2 3 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: County Durham (840)
Website: www.st-johnscofe.durham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01388773476

Thornhill Primary School

DL4 1ES

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Shildon
County Durham
DL4 1ES
Ofsted: 1 20 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: County Durham (840)
Website: www.thornhill.durham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01388772906

Timothy Hackworth Primary School

DL4 1HN

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Shildon
County Durham
DL4 1HN
Ofsted: 2 30 Oct 2017
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: County Durham (840)
Website: www.timothyhackworthschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01388772959

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.