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Hummersknott Academy
Edinburgh Drive, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8AR, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.3 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,230
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 92%, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 39% nationally with an Attainment 8 score of 47.8. While 74% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in EBacc entry, currently at 47%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with commendable academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 28 September 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 47.8 | Top 39% 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%. | 74% | Top 28% 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%. | 57% | Top 22% 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 34% 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%. | 30% | Top 34% UK |
Parent View (36 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child is happy
97%
My child feels safe
94%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School has high expectations
89%
School supports development
86%
School keeps me informed
81%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.9%
White Other2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi2.0%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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54.52132, -1.59436 · DL3 8AR
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN136838
School typeAcademy converter
Websitehummersknott.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hummersknott Academy rated by Ofsted?
Hummersknott Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2021.
Is Hummersknott Academy a good school?
Hummersknott Academy scores 69.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Hummersknott Academy?
Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hummersknott Academy receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Hummersknott Academy in GCSEs?
Hummersknott Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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