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Dene Academy

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
AddressManor Way, SR8 5RL
School Websitewww.deneacademy.org.uk/
Telephone1915546000
URN147122

School Census

Total 621
Girls/Boys 291/330
Girls/Boys Ratio 46.9%/53.1%
% pupils where English not first language 1.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 363
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 28.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/11/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
22/11/2023 Good
01/05/2018 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 22/11/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 01/05/2018
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
22 November 2023School inspection: GoodView
07 September 2019Academy conversion letterView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 40.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 29.20%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 53.10%
Entering EBacc 30.00%
EBacc average point score 3.25
Progress 8 0.33
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 39.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 25%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 43%
Entering EBacc 27%
EBacc average point score 3
Progress 8 -0.29
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 31%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 60%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.58
Progress 8 -0.11

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications183
As first preference106
As second preference44
As third preference33
Total Offers Made116
first preference offers106
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications173
As first preference108
As second preference41
As third preference24
Total Offers Made111
first preference offers108
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications202
As first preference103
As second preference59
As third preference40
Total Offers Made199
first preference offers103
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications172
As first preference84
As second preference46
As third preference42
Total Offers Made86
first preference offers84
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications158
As first preference74
As second preference44
As third preference40
Total Offers Made80
first preference offers74
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
90.1%
african ethnic origin
2%
any other white background ethnic origin
1.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
0.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
0.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin
0.8%
white and black african ethnic origin
0.6%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
92.3%
any other white background ethnic origin
1.4%
african ethnic origin
1.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
0.6%

Nearby Schools

Dene House Primary School

(0.00 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Manor Way, , SR8 5RL

Cotsford Primary School

(0.38 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Third Street, , SR8 4EH

Yohden Primary School

(0.41 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Windsor Terrace, , SR8 4HP

Seascape Primary School

(0.56 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Ellison Road, , SR8 5NJ