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North Durham Academy
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- Stanley DH9 0TW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils receive comprehensive careers guidance, and support meets requirements.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour has improved allowing the school to prioritise learning.
Qualifications and Training: Staff appreciate the training opportunities provided.
Current Educational Practices: Training helps refine classroom practice.
Strengths and Challenges: Some subjects are not as well developed.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders are keen to build on work with the wider community.
Communication: Parents can use the online 'Speak out Safely' reporting button.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have worked with pupils to reduce bullying.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Changes leaders have made have improved the school substantially.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils said if they report incidents, staff deal with them.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and know who to speak to if anxious or worried.
Extracurricular Offerings: Clubs, trips, and activities broaden pupils鈥� experiences.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers guidance meets the Baker Clause requirements.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Recent changes to support pupils with SEND; some information use weaker.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum broad and balanced, especially in English, mathematics, science, and history.
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North Durham Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 1000 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 21% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I am incredibly happy to be serving the community of Stanley and the surrounding region as the Principal of North Durham Academy, having previously served as the successful and experienced leader of three different schools. The goal of North Durham Academy is to provide students with an exemplary education. Children are our top focus and the cornerstone of my leadership. The fundamental principles that underpin The NDA Way were developed by student input. The values express what the students believe all NDA members should strive to be like, in their own words. The NDA way鈥攌indness, optimism, honesty, resolve, and respect鈥攇ives us a foundation for creating a shared vocabulary for talking about all facets of learning. The ties we build with our parents and elementary schools serve as the foundation for our care. Our goal is to increase each child's prospects for success in life by making great achievement and progress the norm for all kids. To enable instructors to educate, support staff to improve, and kids to feel safe and learn, we consequently demand high standards of behaviour and attitudes toward learning. This manual is intended to provide some insight into our vision and ethos. Please accept my open welcome to drop by the Academy at any moment in order to personally experience it.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 21% | 48% | 50% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 13.30% |
| 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 | -0.79 | 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 | 35.9 | 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 | 21% | 29.65% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 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 | 27% | 22.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 11.14% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 15.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.98 | 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 | 77% | 89.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 69% | 79.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 42.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 26.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.56% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | -0.4 | 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 | 41.6 | 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 | 29% | 32.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 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 | 16% | 19.28% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 11.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 15.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.24 | 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 | 84% | 85.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 79.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 44.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 28.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.37% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 3.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.94% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
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 | -0.36 | 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 | 41.2 | 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 | 28% 5 | 26% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 4 | 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 | 43% | 19.19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 8.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 1 | 12.61% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.3 | 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 | 87% | 83.79% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 42.96% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 27% | 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 | 5% | 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 | -0.47 | 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 | 39 | 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 | 23% 3 | 25.21% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 2 | 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 | 35% | 18.24% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 8 | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 1 | 12.76% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.1 | 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 | 92% | 82.23% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 198 | 127 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 68.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 36.95% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 27.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.91% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.05% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | -0.23 | 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 | 40.7 | 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 | 26% | 20.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 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 | 29% | 17.68% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 10.9% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 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 | 89% | 78.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 212 | 125 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 50.9% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 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 | 8% | 5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.95% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 20.00 5 | 28.06 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 26.26 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 14.87% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 55 | 259 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 42% | 49.86% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 13.57% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 19.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 12.79% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.76 2 | 27.89 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.48 3 | 26.72 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.1% | 11.61% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 25.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 10.23% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 15% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.62% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.04 | 23.03 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.11 | 24.77 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 11.35% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 35.25% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 19% | 10.92% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 19.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 22% | 11.67% | 4.23% |
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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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at North Durham Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
