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Hermitage Academy
Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.9 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
932
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality 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. | 49.1 | Top 34% 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 39% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 65% | Top 33% 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 33% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 58% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 38 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.2%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
White Other1.4%
Black African1.4%
Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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54.85109, -1.59261 · DH2 3AD
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN147531
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hermitageacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hermitage Academy rated by Ofsted?
Hermitage Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is Hermitage Academy a good school?
Hermitage Academy scores 58.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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 Hermitage Academy in GCSEs?
Hermitage Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.1. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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