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The Academy at Shotton Hall

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location_onPeterlee, SR8 1AU

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,162

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Attainment 8

52.2

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GCSE Rank

#5 in County Durham

#692 of 3,216 nationally

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The Academy at Shotton Hall is a Academy converter secondary school in Peterlee, serving ages 11-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

The Academy at Shotton Hall is an academy converter in Peterlee, County Durham, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,164 pupils on roll, of whom 32% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.2, placing the school #5 in County Durham and #692 of 3,216 nationally. 52.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

52.2

Grade 5+ E&M

52.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.7%

Entering EBacc46.90%

EBacc APS4.52

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53.40%

EBacc APS4.58

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.69

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59%

EBacc APS4.99

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS4.93

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS4.58

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS4.56

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

09 July 2024

Inspection Report

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04 July 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-07-09

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-07-04

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2010-01-13

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.5%(17 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,164 pupils. During this period, there were 43 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,164	43	3.7%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,185	32	2.7%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,148	38	3.3%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,170	35	3.0%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,187	58	4.9%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,157	44	3.8%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,162	23	2.0%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,176	20	1.7%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,157	29	2.5%	4.7%	4
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,168	29	2.5%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,189	27	2.3%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,197	36	3.0%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,204	12	1.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,221	22	1.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,218	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,218	8	0.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,230	9	0.7%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,196	18	1.5%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,208	24	2.0%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,231	22	1.8%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,201	17	1.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,212	10	0.8%	3.0%	3
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,226	12	1.0%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,202	6	0.5%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,206	5	0.4%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,211	12	1.0%	3.1%	4

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 61 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 53 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 28 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

94.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree59%

agree34%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree61%

agree30%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree41%

agree22%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

not applicable26%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes23%

no77%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree52%

agree28%

disagree9%

strongly disagree9%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree72%

agree22%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree67%

agree27%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree64%

agree29%

disagree6%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree66%

agree30%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree76%

agree22%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree56%

agree30%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes92%

no8%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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