Staindrop Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Cleatlam Lane Staindrop Darlington County Durham DL2 3JU |
| Phone | 01833660285 |
| Reference Number | 144991 |
Staindrop Academy has demonstrated overall effectiveness with a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas. The school fosters a caring environment where pupils feel respected and valued, contributing to their positive attitudes towards learning. Pupils exhibit pride in their school, have strong relationships with staff, and enjoy a broad range of opportunities that help prepare them for the future. The leadership is committed to providing a high-quality educational experience and ensures that the curriculum is both broad and balanced, reflecting the school’s core values.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 469 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.33%
Girls: 52.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 62 | 59 | 121 |
| 8 | 44 | 51 | 95 |
| 9 | 41 | 52 | 93 |
| 10 | 37 | 44 | 81 |
| 11 | 38 | 41 | 79 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.5% |
| White, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Oct 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Oct 2021 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel valued and respected by staff.
- The school environment supports positive behaviour and learning.
- High expectations are instilled in pupils, who take pride in their work.
- The curriculum is broad and balanced, catering to diverse interests.
- Careers guidance is well-structured and effective.
Areas for Improvement
- Geography requires more focused planning.
- Some pupils are moved on to complex content too quickly.
- Monitoring of support plans for pupils with SEND is not fully developed.
- Assessment information is not consistently used to check learning before advancing topics.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62.8% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 95 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 25 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 2 |
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