The Academy at Shotton Hall
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Address | Passfield Way, SR8 1AU |
| School Website | www.shottonhallacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1915180222 |
| URN | 136451 |
School Census
| Total | 1162 |
| Girls/Boys | 600/562 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.6%/48.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 314 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 09/07/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 09/07/2024 | Outstanding |
| 04/07/2013 | Outstanding |
| 13/01/2010 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 09/07/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 04/07/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 13/01/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50.20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 74.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 53.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.58 |
| Progress 8 | 0.58 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 56 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 58% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 81% |
| Entering EBacc | 59% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.98 |
| Progress 8 | 0.68 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 73% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.93 |
| Progress 8 | 0.35 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 511 |
| As first preference | 271 |
| As second preference | 196 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 273 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 271 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 454 |
| As first preference | 232 |
| As second preference | 161 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 242 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 232 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 466 |
| As first preference | 222 |
| As second preference | 187 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 230 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 218 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 519 |
| As first preference | 271 |
| As second preference | 181 |
| As third preference | 67 |
| Total Offers Made | 276 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 271 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 451 |
| As first preference | 253 |
| As second preference | 158 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 255 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 252 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 496 |
| As first preference | 256 |
| As second preference | 186 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 250 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 249 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 477 |
| As first preference | 271 |
| As second preference | 157 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 248 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 248 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 428 |
| As first preference | 269 |
| As second preference | 128 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 248 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 248 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 422 |
| As first preference | 298 |
| As second preference | 96 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 300 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 298 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 382 |
| As first preference | 276 |
| As second preference | 82 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 275 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 275 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 340 |
| As first preference | 237 |
| As second preference | 82 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 237 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 96.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 97% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Shotton Hall Primary School
(0.06 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Waveney Road, , SR8 1NX
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
(0.62 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Westway, , SR8 1DE
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
(0.62 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Westway, , SR8 1DE