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North Durham Academy
High Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0TW, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.6 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
976
Capacity
1,700
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
57%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 80% for GCSE Attainment 8 across the UK. While 51% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 7%, indicating potential areas for growth in curriculum breadth. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, with parent satisfaction likely benefiting from its positive reputation.
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Last inspected: 21 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 39.8 | Bottom 20% 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%. | 51% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.5%
Other1.6%
White Other1.3%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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54.87157, -1.69069 · DH9 0TW
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN136745
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is North Durham Academy rated by Ofsted?
North Durham Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 June 2022.
Is North Durham Academy a good school?
North Durham Academy scores 24.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% 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 North Durham Academy in GCSEs?
North Durham Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.8. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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