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North Durham Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Mark Gray

corporate_fareNEW COLLEGE DURHAM ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onStanley, DH9 0TW

language Visit Website phone 1207292180

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,007

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Attainment 8

39.8

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GCSE Rank

#26 in County Durham

#2,559 of 3,216 nationally

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North Durham Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Stanley, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

North Durham Academy is an academy sponsor led in Stanley, County Durham, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of NEW COLLEGE DURHAM ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 976 pupils on roll, of whom 52% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.8, placing the school #26 in County Durham and #2,559 of 3,216 nationally. 31.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 8.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 11 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 23.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

39.8

Grade 5+ E&M

31.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)8.6%

Entering EBacc6.70%

EBacc APS3.21

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18.50%

EBacc APS3.31

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.79

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS2.98

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.24

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS3.3

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS3.1

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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

75%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)65%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)20%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

77%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)69%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)22%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)16%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 June 2022

Inspection Report

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03 October 2018

Inspection Report

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06 June 2018

Inspection Report

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13 December 2017

Inspection Report

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23 May 2017

Inspection Report

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20 May 2015

Inspection Report

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17 September 2013

Inspection Report

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26 June 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

6 Evaluations

2022-06-21

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-10-03

Serious Weaknesses S5 Reinspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-06-06

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-12-13

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-05-23

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-05-20

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

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

20.3%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

9.8%(96 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

4pupils

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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 976 pupils. During this period, there were 198 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 20.3%, which is above 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)	976	198	20.3%	7.3%	4
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,000	272	27.2%	7.8%	7
2023/24 (Summer term)	973	135	13.9%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,000	258	25.8%	7.1%	4
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,017	356	35.0%	8.2%	5
2022/23 (Summer term)	993	239	24.1%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,007	299	29.7%	6.4%	6
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,036	389	37.5%	5.9%	4
2021/22 (Summer term)	977	153	15.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	993	286	28.8%	4.9%	5
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,017	187	18.4%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	981	368	37.5%	3.6%	9
2020/21 (Spring term)	985	52	5.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	979	236	24.1%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	934	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	934	274	29.3%	3.2%	8
2019/20 (Autumn term)	925	462	49.9%	4.2%	6
2018/19 (Summer term)	872	226	25.9%	3.1%	3
2018/19 (Spring term)	868	115	13.2%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	872	96	11.0%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	929	88	9.5%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	937	83	8.9%	3.0%	3
2017/18 (Autumn term)	956	225	23.5%	3.7%	9
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,014	46	4.5%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,026	19	1.9%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,049	25	2.4%	3.1%	1

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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 48 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 40 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 21 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 12 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 10 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 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.

16.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

16.0%Positive

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

4.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree4%

agree8%

disagree24%

strongly disagree56%

don't know8%

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

strongly agree4%

agree16%

disagree36%

strongly disagree44%

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

strongly agree8%

agree4%

strongly disagree84%

not applicable4%

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

yes52%

no48%

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

agree8%

disagree15%

strongly disagree77%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree8%

agree4%

disagree16%

strongly disagree52%

don't know20%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree8%

agree20%

disagree20%

strongly disagree48%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree8%

agree4%

disagree28%

strongly disagree56%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree8%

agree40%

disagree16%

strongly disagree32%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree4%

agree32%

disagree24%

strongly disagree20%

don't know20%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree4%

agree4%

disagree8%

strongly disagree72%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes12%

no88%

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Outstanding

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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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St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham

Tanfield School

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

Belmont Community School

The Academy at Shotton Hall

Easington Academy