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Whitworth Park Academy
Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7LN, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.8 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
986
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE attainment, this academy demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in the top 28% nationally for GCSE Attainment 8, with an average score of 50.4. Additionally, 70% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although the entry rate for the EBacc is relatively low at 5%. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be high, making it a commendable choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 5 October 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. | 50.4 | Top 28% 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%. | 70% | Top 38% 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%. | 55% | Top 25% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.0%
Black African1.3%
White Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black Other0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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54.69481, -1.61407 · DL16 7LN
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN145564
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.whitworthpark.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Whitworth Park Academy rated by Ofsted?
Whitworth Park Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 October 2022.
Is Whitworth Park Academy a good school?
Whitworth Park Academy scores 61.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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 Whitworth Park Academy in GCSEs?
Whitworth Park Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.4. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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