Woodham Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Address | Washington Crescent, DL5 4AX |
| School Website | www.woodham.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1325300328 |
| URN | 138717 |
School Census
| Total | 1025 |
| Girls/Boys | 500/525 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.8%/51.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 307 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 09/05/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 09/05/2018 | Good |
| 08/03/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 09/05/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/03/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63.40% |
| Entering EBacc | 54.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.19 |
| Progress 8 | 0.08 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 61% |
| Entering EBacc | 39% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.05 |
| Progress 8 | -0.01 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.3 |
| Progress 8 | 0.13 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 332 |
| As first preference | 217 |
| As second preference | 87 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 215 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 213 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 330 |
| As first preference | 217 |
| As second preference | 87 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 217 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 212 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 382 |
| As first preference | 260 |
| As second preference | 90 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 216 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 211 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 375 |
| As first preference | 249 |
| As second preference | 81 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 249 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 239 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 331 |
| As first preference | 200 |
| As second preference | 94 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 200 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 312 |
| As first preference | 193 |
| As second preference | 91 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 197 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 193 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 228 |
| As first preference | 119 |
| As second preference | 82 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 124 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 119 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 198 |
| As first preference | 120 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 120 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 239 |
| As first preference | 167 |
| As second preference | 56 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 170 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 210 |
| As first preference | 148 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 151 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 148 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 200 |
| As first preference | 134 |
| As second preference | 56 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 140 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 134 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 34% |
| no | 66% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 82% |
| no | 18% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
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