Whitworth Park Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Whitworth Lane Spennymoor County Durham DL16 7LN |
| Phone | 01388824800 |
| Reference Number | 145564 |
Whitworth Park Academy is a welcoming and inclusive school that has shown considerable improvement under new leadership. Pupils exhibit a strong sense of belonging and pride, and leaders maintain high expectations for academic success. Behaviour is generally good, and the school promotes a strong ethos of safety and respect among students. Personal development is a recognized strength, with various activities enriching pupils’ education beyond the classroom, although some concerns remain regarding the breadth and depth of subjects offered, notably at key stage 3.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 986 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.2%
Girls: 49.8% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 99 | 113 | 212 |
| 8 | 112 | 113 | 225 |
| 9 | 100 | 97 | 197 |
| 10 | 104 | 97 | 201 |
| 11 | 80 | 71 | 151 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93% |
| African | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Inclusive school environment fostering a strong sense of belonging.
- High expectations for academic success from leaders.
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour and engage positively in lessons.
- Strong personal development curriculum with enriching extracurricular opportunities.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Limited curriculum time impacts depth of subject study.
- Some teachers do not effectively adapt strategies for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Recent changes in leadership may not yet be fully embedded and require further support.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 50.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 68.9% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 65 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 34 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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