Woodham Academy
| Type | Secondary |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Washington Crescent Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 4AX |
| Phone | 01325300328 |
| Reference Number | 138717 |
Description
betaWoodham Academy is a mixed secondary school for pupils aged 11–16, located at Washington Crescent DL5 4AX in the town of Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, England. The school opened in 1970 as Woodham Comprehensive School under the Consortium of Local Authorities Special Programme. After adopting academy status in 2012, it was renamed Woodham Academy. In 2019, the school became a part of the Eden Learning Trust.
Woodham Academy enrolls 987 students (as of 2022) with a maximum capacity of 1,100. It offers a broad curriculum and features a range of facilities, including: 9 science labs, 2 music suites, a technology complex with 6 specialist workshops, a textiles studio, a sports hall, a gymnasium, a drama studio, a swimming pool, and multiple IT suites.
Academically, Woodham Academy aims to provide a challenging and varied curriculum, preparing students for success in a variety of employment sectors and further education options. They offer a range of GCSE and vocational qualifications, with a focus on achievement for all. Previously, the school had a house system that granted points to students for hard work and participation in extracurricular activities, but the system was retired in 2015.
Woodham Academy has undergone a partial rebuild or refurbishment, with expectations for decision regarding government funding early in 2022. In addition, the school contributes to the community with programs such as the Sports Academy, which offers elite athlete coaching opportunities in a range of sports.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1025 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.22%
Girls: 48.78% |
Year Groups
| Year | Number of pupils |
|---|---|
| 7 | 225 |
| 8 | 243 |
| 9 | 212 |
| 10 | 197 |
| 11 | 148 |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-06-15 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-18 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-05-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2017-01-27 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2016-03-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-10-02 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Woodham Community Technology College | ||
| 2011-09-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-07 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-04-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-06 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2006-01-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-06 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.2 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.01 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
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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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.