Hermitage Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Address | Waldridge Lane, DH2 3AD |
| URN | 147531 |
School Census
| Total | 1041 |
| Girls/Boys | 538/503 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.7%/48.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 260 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 6.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/03/2024 | Good |
| 30/10/2018 | Inadequate |
| 11/10/2007 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 12/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 30/10/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 11/10/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 63.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.35 |
| Progress 8 | 0.12 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 60% |
| Entering EBacc | 26% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.83 |
| Progress 8 | -0.21 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.26 |
| Progress 8 | -0.25 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 386 |
| As first preference | 150 |
| As second preference | 176 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 189 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 150 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 375 |
| As first preference | 153 |
| As second preference | 176 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 194 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 153 |
| second preference offers | 39 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 340 |
| As first preference | 133 |
| As second preference | 153 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 156 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 133 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 391 |
| As first preference | 159 |
| As second preference | 179 |
| As third preference | 53 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 343 |
| As first preference | 129 |
| As second preference | 154 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 129 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 54% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 31% |
| no | 69% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 39% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 57% |
| no | 43% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Newker Primary School
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Waldridge Road, , DH2 3AA
Bullion Lane Primary School
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bullion Lane, , DH2 2DP