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Durham Academy
Bracken Court, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7NG, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.0 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
396
Capacity
693
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
57%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 37.4, the school performs in the top 89% nationally, indicating a strong potential for academic success. However, only 44% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the recent Ofsted report rated the school as "Requires Improvement," suggesting there are areas needing development. Parent satisfaction and engagement may also be worth exploring further, given the limited published data available.
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Last inspected: 16 March 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 37.4 | Bottom 11% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 26% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.1%
White Other2.0%
Black African1.8%
Asian Indian1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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54.78159, -1.63767 · DH7 7NG
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN149251
School typeAcademy converter
Websitedurhamacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Durham Academy rated by Ofsted?
Durham Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 March 2022.
Is Durham Academy a good school?
Durham Academy scores 4.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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 Durham Academy in GCSEs?
Durham Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.4. 44% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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