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The Academy at Shotton Hall
Passfield Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1AU, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.4 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,164
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 22% nationally, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 77% of students achieve grade 4 or above. Parent satisfaction appears high, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score of 86.4, placing it better than 86% of schools. However, the EBacc entry rate of 47% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 52.2 | Top 22% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 77% | Top 21% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 53% | Top 30% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 47% | Top 30% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 33% | Top 30% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.8%
Mixed Other1.0%
White Other0.9%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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54.74962, -1.35298 · SR8 1AU
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN136451
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.shottonhallacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Academy at Shotton Hall rated by Ofsted?
The Academy at Shotton Hall was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2024.
Is The Academy at Shotton Hall a good school?
The Academy at Shotton Hall scores 86.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Academy at Shotton Hall in GCSEs?
The Academy at Shotton Hall achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.2. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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