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Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School

Details

Age Range3-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
AddressStephenson Way, DL5 7DD
School Websitewww.stephensonway.co.uk
Telephone1325300324
URN138556

School Census

Total 320
Girls/Boys 138/182
Girls/Boys Ratio 43.1%/56.9%
% pupils where English not first language 5.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 202
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 22.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/10/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
18/10/2022 Good
12/12/2018 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 18/10/2022
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 12/12/2018
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
18 October 2022School inspection: GoodView
12 December 2018Full inspection: Requires ImprovementView
20 February 2018Short inspectionView
30 April 2014Full inspection: GoodView

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading100
Maths98
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard37
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0
Reading104
Maths99
Reading Progress-0.2
Writing Progress0.4
Maths Progress-4.4
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard37%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading100
Maths101
Reading Progress-2.5
Writing Progress1.2
Maths Progress-1.3
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard2%
Reading101
Maths102
Reading Progress-1.6
Writing Progress2.7
Maths Progress0.1

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications38
As First Preference19
As second preference7
As third preference10
Total Offers Made19
first preference offers19
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications39
As First Preference19
As second preference8
As third preference12
Total Offers Made23
first preference offers19
second preference offers1
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications48
As First Preference20
As second preference20
As third preference8
Total Offers Made22
first preference offers20
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications36
As First Preference18
As second preference7
As third preference11
Total Offers Made19
first preference offers18
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications57
As First Preference31
As second preference15
As third preference11
Total Offers Made32
first preference offers31
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications50
As First Preference27
As second preference14
As third preference9
Total Offers Made28
first preference offers27
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications41
As First Preference23
As second preference9
As third preference9
Total Offers Made25
first preference offers23
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications51
As First Preference33
As second preference14
As third preference4
Total Offers Made33
first preference offers33
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications48
As First Preference28
As second preference17
As third preference3
Total Offers Made32
first preference offers28
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications50
As First Preference37
As second preference9
As third preference4
Total Offers Made37
first preference offers37
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications34
As First Preference21
As second preference7
As third preference6
Total Offers Made22
first preference offers21
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
87%
agree
13%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
80%
agree
20%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
67%
agree
33%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
7%
agree
13%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
7%
not applicable
73%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
73%
agree
27%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
47%
agree
20%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
not applicable
33%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
0%
no
0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
0%
agree
0%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
73%
agree
20%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
7%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
80%
agree
20%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
67%
agree
33%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
73%
agree
27%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
73%
agree
27%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
73%
agree
27%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
100%
no
0%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
87.2%
african ethnic origin
3.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
2.3%
any other asian background ethnic origin
1.7%
any other white background ethnic origin
1.5%
gypsy roma ethnic origin
0.6%
white and black african ethnic origin
0.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
0.6%
indian ethnic origin
0.6%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
92.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin
3.1%
any other white background ethnic origin
1.3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
0.9%

Nearby Schools

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(0.18 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Garburn Place, , DL5 7DE

Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery

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Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Humphrey Close, , DL5 4EX

Walworth School

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Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

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Horndale Infants' School

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Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed

Address: Scholars Path, , DL5 7HB

St Francis CofE (Aided) Junior School

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Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Scholars Path, , DL5 7HB

Sugar Hill Primary School

(0.59 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Sheraton Road, , DL5 5NU