North Durham Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | High Street Stanley County Durham DH9 0TW |
| Phone | 01207292180 |
| Reference Number | 136745 |
North Durham Academy has made significant improvements since its last inspection and is now considered a good school overall. The leadership team has established a broad and ambitious curriculum designed to meet the needs of all pupils, while maintaining high expectations for behavior and personal development. Pupils feel safe and supported, with various initiatives in place to address bullying and promote well-being. The school has a strong focus on academic achievement, and the number of pupils opting for subjects that form the English Baccalaureate is on the rise.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 976 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.33%
Girls: 48.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 50.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 120 | 105 | 225 |
| 8 | 102 | 100 | 202 |
| 9 | 91 | 92 | 183 |
| 10 | 103 | 83 | 186 |
| 11 | 85 | 95 | 180 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.5% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| African | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Dec 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 20 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Sep 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Ambitious and engaging curriculum
- Improved behavior allowing prioritization of learning
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Strong emphasis on reading across the curriculum
- High expectations for pupil behavior and conduct
- Dedicated pastoral team ensuring regular attendance
- Comprehensive careers guidance and support
Areas for Improvement
- Some subject areas have less well-developed curriculums
- Pupils do not always remember important knowledge
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 47.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 62 | 16 |
| Third Preference | 48 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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| Name | Distance |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
Front Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0NP |
0.24 miles |
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East Stanley School
Chester Road, East Stanley, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0TN |
0.29 miles |
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Shield Row Primary School
King Edward VIII Terrace, Shield Row, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0HQ |
0.51 miles |
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Stanley Burnside Primary School
Mendip Terrace, South Stanley, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6QP |
0.56 miles |
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South Stanley Infant and Nursery School
Tyne Road, South Stanley, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6PZ |
0.62 miles |
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South Stanley Junior School
Tyne Road, South Stanley, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6PZ |
0.66 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor
Hustledown, South Moor, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6PH |
0.84 miles |
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Oxhill Nursery School
Oxhill, Stanley, DH9 7LR |
0.87 miles |
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Bloemfontein Primary School
The Middles, Craghead, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6AG |
1.04 miles |
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Beamish Primary School
Co-operative Villas, Beamish, Cooperative Villas, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0QN |
1.1 miles |
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Greenland Community Primary School
South Moor Road, South Moor, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 7EZ |
1.2 miles |
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Tanfield Lea Community Primary School
Tanfield Lea, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 9LU |
1.28 miles |
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West Pelton Primary School
Twizell Lane, West Pelton, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6SQ |
1.87 miles |
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Annfield Plain Junior School
Front Street, Annfield Plain, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 7ST |
2.03 miles |
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Annfield Plain Infant School
Northgate, Annfield Plain, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 7UY |
2.17 miles |
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Catchgate Primary School
Blackett Street, Catchgate, STANLEY, County Durham, DH9 8LX |
2.38 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton
North Road, Dipton, Flint Hill, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 9BB |
2.4 miles |
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Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
Pelton Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1NP |
2.66 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor
Byermoor, Burnopfield, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 6NU |
2.85 miles |
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Collierley Nursery and Primary School
Front Street, Dipton, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 9DJ |
2.87 miles |
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Tanfield School
Tanfield Lea Road, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 8AY |
0.75 miles |
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Croft Community School
Greencroft Road End, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 8PR |
2.3 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
Consett Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD |
3.73 miles |
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Hermitage Academy
Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD |
4.15 miles |
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Whickham School
Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5AR |
4.77 miles |
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Park View School
Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QA |
4.92 miles |