Easington Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Stockton Road Easington Village Peterlee County Durham SR8 3AY |
| Phone | 01915270757 |
| Reference Number | 138075 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 788 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.92%
Girls: 47.08% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 96 | 70 | 166 |
| 8 | 83 | 74 | 157 |
| 9 | 96 | 93 | 189 |
| 10 | 76 | 66 | 142 |
| 11 | 66 | 68 | 134 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.9% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Report Date | 2025-06-20 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2025-05-13 | School inspectionSchool inspection, PDF - 20 June 2025 |
| 2019-11-13 | School inspectionSchool inspection, PDF - 18 December 2019 |
| 2016-01-26 | Short inspectionShort inspection, PDF - 01 March 2016 |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 14 August 2012 |
| Previously as Easington Community Science College | |
| 2011-04-11 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 10 May 2011 |
| 2008-05-14 | Full inspection:SatisfactoryFull inspection, PDF - 09 June 2008 |
| 2006-10-09 | Curriculum and development visitCurriculum and development visit, PDF - 15 June 2007 |
| 2004-10-04 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 09 December 2004 |
| 2011-04-11 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 10 May 2011 |
| 2008-05-14 | Full inspection:SatisfactoryFull inspection, PDF - 09 June 2008 |
| 2006-10-09 | Curriculum and development visitCurriculum and development visit, PDF - 15 June 2007 |
| 2004-10-04 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 09 December 2004 |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 4 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 22 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 4 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 22 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 9 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 3 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 22 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 6 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 22 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 5 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 22 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 2 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 22 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 1 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 8 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 22 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 1 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 22 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 11 | 11 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Rosemary Lane Nursery School
Rosemary Lane, Peterlee, SR8 3BQ |
0.26 miles |
|
Easington CofE Primary School
EASINGTON VILLAGE, HALL WALK, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 3BP |
0.27 miles |
|
Easington Colliery Primary School
Whickham Street, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3DJ |
0.71 miles |
|
Acre Rigg Academy
Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU |
1.04 miles |
|
Acre Rigg Infant School
Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU |
1.05 miles |
|
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Thorpe Road, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4AB |
1.38 miles |
|
Howletch Lane Primary School
Pennine Drive, County Durham, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2NQ |
1.57 miles |
|
Seascape Primary School
Ellison Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5NJ |
1.6 miles |
|
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE |
1.71 miles |
|
Shotton Primary School
Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, County Durham, DH6 2JP |
1.83 miles |
|
Shotton Hall Primary School
Waveney Road, Peterlee, County Durham, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1NX |
2.18 miles |
|
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton
Fleming Field, Shotton, Durham, County Durham, DH6 2JQ |
2.19 miles |
|
Dene House Primary School
Manor Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5RL |
2.19 miles |
|
Cotsford Primary School
Third Street, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4EH |
2.19 miles |
|
Yohden Primary School
Windsor Terrace, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4HP |
2.33 miles |
|
Horden Nursery School
Cotsford Park, Peterlee, SR8 4TB |
2.48 miles |
|
South Hetton Primary
Frederick Terrace, South Hetton, Durham, DH6 2TJ |
2.58 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton
Church Lane, Murton, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 9RD |
2.76 miles |
|
Ribbon School
Barnes Road, Murton, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 9QR |
2.88 miles |
|
Blackhall Primary School
Middle Street, Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool, TS27 4NA |
3.32 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Hope Wood Academy
Crawlaw Road, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 3LP |
0.28 miles |
|
East Durham College
Willerby Grove, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RN |
1.41 miles |
|
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE |
1.7 miles |
|
Dene Academy
Manor Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5RL |
2.15 miles |
|
The Academy at Shotton Hall
Passfield Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1AU |
2.21 miles |
|
Open Air Education
Oakerside Lodge, Castle Eden Dene Nnr, Stanhope Chase, County Durham, SR8 1NJ |
2.46 miles |
|
Wellfield School
North Road East, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AX |
3.57 miles |
|
Seaham High School
Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0BH |
4.07 miles |
|
Elemore Hall School
Pittington, Elemore Hall School, Durham, DH6 1QD |
4.11 miles |
|
Hetton Academy
North Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9JZ |
4.95 miles |