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The Academy at Shotton Hall - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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The Academy at Shotton Hall
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' outcomes are consistently higher than national and regional averages.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show high levels of respect for staff and peers; impeccable behaviour throughout the school.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are skilled in their roles and enjoy high-quality professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Staff refine the curriculum regularly to ensure it remains effective.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff connect pupils鈥� knowledge to the real world, inspiring them to learn more.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents appreciate the opportunities the school provides.
Communication: School ensures comprehensive communication about progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents describe the school as a 鈥榝antastic鈥� place.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils are empowered to speak out if they have concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure priorities are evidence-based and impactful.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school manages incidents swiftly, ensuring pupil safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils display high levels of self-control and respect.
Extracurricular Offerings: A rich variety of exciting wider opportunities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils are highly motivated to engage in activities.
Outdoor Facilities: End-of-term activities week and 鈥榗olour run鈥� are highlights.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education is embedded into every curriculum area.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Effective preparation for future careers through subject connections.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND make rapid progress and achieve high standards.
Subjects Offered: School offers a diverse range of subjects, enhancing pupils' knowledge.
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About Us
The Academy at Shotton Hall is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 1170 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 58% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.7 | 15.1 | 14.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 58% | 48% | 25% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.69 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 29.65% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 59% | 22.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 11.14% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 15.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.99 | 2.91 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 89.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 263 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 79.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 42.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 26% | 26.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 7.56% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.97% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 32.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 46.6% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 50% | 19.28% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% | 11.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% | 15.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.93 | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 85.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 233 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 79.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 44.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 28.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 3.37% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 3.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.94% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 26% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 1 | 39.28% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 19.19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 1 | 8.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% 7 | 12.61% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.58 | 2.5 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 83.79% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 206 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 42.96% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 25% | 26.04% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.71% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 4.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4.79% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.67% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 25.21% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 1 | 37.27% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 18.24% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% 13 | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% 6 | 12.76% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.56 | 2.39 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 82.23% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 204 | 127 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 68.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 36.95% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 27.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.91% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.05% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.95% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 20.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 32.1% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 50% | 17.68% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% | 10.9% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 12.03% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 78.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 213 | 125 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 50.9% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 35.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 25.71% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.48% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.67% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.95% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Academy at Shotton Hall
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
