Woodham Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Washington Crescent Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 4AX |
| Phone | 01325300328 |
| Reference Number | 138717 |
Woodham Academy remains a good school, demonstrating notable growth in both student population and community support. The school has effectively created a welcoming environment for pupils, particularly those transitioning from other educational settings. Relationships between staff and students are strong, contributing to a culture of trust and respect. Leadership has high academic expectations and provides various extracurricular opportunities that enhance student experience beyond academia.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1027 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.95%
Girls: 50.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 118 | 101 | 219 |
| 8 | 97 | 117 | 214 |
| 9 | 110 | 108 | 218 |
| 10 | 101 | 102 | 203 |
| 11 | 87 | 86 | 173 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.7% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2023 | School inspection |
| 09 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 19 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Woodham Community Technology College | |
| 19 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Jun 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 Apr 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Apr 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Feb 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between adults and pupils
- Effective support for pupils transitioning to the school
- Ambitious curriculum design across different subjects
- High expectations for student achievement and behaviour
- Commitment to personal development and character education
- Effective safeguarding and mental health support
- Positive staff morale and commitment to professional development
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment in some subjects does not precisely identify gaps in pupils' 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62.6% |
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 | 82 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 31 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 13 | 4 |
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