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Woodham Academy
Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 4AX, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.0 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,027
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 38% of schools nationally. Notably, 66% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 46% reach grade 5 or above. However, it's worth considering that the school's LocaleIQ score of 54.0 indicates it performs better than 54% of schools, suggesting there may be areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 9 May 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 48.2 | Top 38% 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%. | 66% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 46% | Top 44% 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%. | 54% | 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.7%
White Other2.5%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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54.62694, -1.56236 · DL5 4AX
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN138717
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.woodham.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Woodham Academy rated by Ofsted?
Woodham Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 May 2018.
Is Woodham Academy a good school?
Woodham Academy scores 54.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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 Woodham Academy in GCSEs?
Woodham Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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