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Dene Academy
Manor Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5RL, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.4 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
641
Capacity
818
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.4, placing it in the top 73% nationally. While 52% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate stands at 28%, indicating room for growth in this area. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a decent level of parent satisfaction, but families should consider the limited data on specific subjects and overall progress.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2023Quality 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. | 41.4 | Bottom 27% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 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%. | 28% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 35% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.4%
Black African3.9%
White Other1.7%
Other1.6%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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54.75834, -1.31805 · SR8 5RL
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN147122
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.deneacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Dene Academy rated by Ofsted?
Dene Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2023.
Is Dene Academy a good school?
Dene Academy scores 28.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% 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 Dene Academy in GCSEs?
Dene Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.4. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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