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Greenfield Academy
Greenfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7LF, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.5 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
643
Capacity
950
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Summary
Parents considering this secondary school may note that it has a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 35.7, placing it in the top 93% nationally, although the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is below the national average at 47%. With an Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," there are areas that need development, but the school serves a sizable community of 643 pupils. Overall, while there are strengths in attainment, prospective families should weigh the challenges highlighted in the latest inspection.
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Last inspected: 17 September 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 35.7 | Bottom 7% 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%. | 47% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 9% | 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 British88.2%
Black African2.5%
Other2.3%
White Other1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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54.61969, -1.60103 · DL5 7LF
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN149962
School typeAcademy converter
Websitegreenfieldacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Greenfield Academy rated by Ofsted?
Greenfield Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 September 2019.
Is Greenfield Academy a good school?
Greenfield Academy scores 8.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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 Greenfield Academy in GCSEs?
Greenfield Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.7. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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