Durham Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Address | Bracken Court, DH7 7NG |
| School Website | https://durhamacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1913730336 |
| URN | 149251 |
School Census
| Total | 361 |
| Girls/Boys | 180/181 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.9%/50.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 206 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 20.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/03/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/03/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 04/10/2018 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 16/03/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 04/10/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 06 January 2023 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 117 |
| As first preference | 67 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 93 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 65 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 105 |
| As first preference | 60 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 98 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
(0.37 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Durham Road, , DH7 7LF
Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery
(0.37 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Durham Road, Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7LF
Bearpark Primary School
(0.42 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Colliery Road, , DH7 7AU