Haughton Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Salters Lane South Darlington County Durham DL1 2AN |
| Phone | 01325254000 |
| Reference Number | 138089 |
Description
betaHaughton Academy, located at DL1 2AN in Darlington, England, is a prestigious 11–16 mixed secondary school with academy status. Founded in 1958, it originally operated as Haughton Community School before converting to an academy in 2012 and being renamed Haughton Academy. The school is now part of the Education Village Academy Trust, a comprehensive institution that integrates three schools with a combined enrollment of 1,600 students.
Haughton Academy values an inclusive educational environment, where pupils, staff, and parents/carers enjoy equal rights and the best education opportunity to foster success. The ethos of the school revolves around a culture of praise and encouragement leading to mutual respect. The school motto, "Where learning has no limits," emphasizes its determination to provide students with an exceptional educational experience leading to university, top jobs, and a great life.
The academy features a coeducational setting, serving ages 11 to 16, and maintains an enrollment capacity of 900 students. The campus color scheme reflects red, blue, and yellow, aligning with its integrated status within the Education Village, a £27 million campus located in the Haughton-le-Skerne area.
Haughton Academy has benefited from improved government initiatives and community projects. Recently, in mid 2019, a new multi-use sport area (MUGA) was initiated through a £24 million government program aimed at enhancing education and healthy living. Lord Theodore Agnew visited the school to view the plans for the new multi-use outdoor sport pitch at the Education Village campus, with completion expected before Christmas.
In closing, Haughton Academy is patiently embracing its new stage of development, engaging across all communities, and striving for excellence in education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 872 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.38%
Girls: 48.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 110 | 101 | 211 |
| 8 | 101 | 82 | 183 |
| 9 | 91 | 76 | 167 |
| 10 | 90 | 85 | 175 |
| 11 | 56 | 80 | 136 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.5% |
| White, Other | 4.7% |
| African | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-03-11 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-01 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2021-03-24 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2020-11-26 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2019-10-24 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2018-06-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2016-05-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-04-30 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-02-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Haughton Community School | ||
| 2011-09-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-12-08 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2009-11-24 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-12-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-02-23 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-09-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-12-08 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2009-11-24 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-12-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-02-23 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. 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 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 6 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 13 | 1 |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.57 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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