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Easington Academy
Stockton Road, Easington Village, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3AY, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.4 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
788
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 98%, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 23% nationally. Additionally, 74% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating a strong foundation in these core subjects. However, while the EBacc entry rate is respectable at 56%, some may find areas for further improvement in higher-grade achievements.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 51.8 | Top 23% 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 29% 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 23% 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%. | 56% | Top 21% 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%. | 40% | Top 21% UK |
Parent View (245 responses)
★★★★★4.4
I'd recommend this school
98%
My child feels safe
97%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child is happy
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
School keeps me informed
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
School supports development
88%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.9%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
Location
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54.78154, -1.35395 · SR8 3AY
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN138075
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.easingtonacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Easington Academy rated by Ofsted?
Easington Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is Easington Academy a good school?
Easington Academy scores 79.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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 Easington Academy?
Based on 245 Ofsted Parent View responses, Easington Academy receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Easington Academy in GCSEs?
Easington Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.8. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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