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North Shore Academy
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- Stockton-on-Tees TS20 2AY
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils produce work of a very high quality.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour in lessons and at social times is exemplary.
Qualifications and Training: All staff feel supported by leaders.
Current Educational Practices: Staff receive regular safeguarding training.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers have a precise understanding of gaps in pupils鈥� knowledge.
Opportunities for Involvement: A large majority of parents are delighted with the school鈥檚 work.
Communication: School uses Ofsted Parent View for feedback.
Parent Satisfaction: Many parents told inspectors about their 'delight' at the 'amazing' work of the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders quickly help to resolve bullying issues on rare occasions.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Subject leaders plan ambitious curriculum across all subjects.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders ensure all staff have a clear understanding of safeguarding duties.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Personal Development Centres help pupils with specific issues.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs and after-school activities are available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils frequently attend after-school activities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SENDCo works with teachers to ensure targeted help is provided.
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About Us
North Shore Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 764 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 51% 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 |
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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 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.5 | 15.1 | 7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 51% | 48% | 0% |
| 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 | 0.07 | 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 | 46.1 | 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 | 51% | 32.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 46.24% | 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 | 48% | 27.67% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 12.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 18.76% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.11 | 2.97 | 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 | 83% | 88.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 129 | 145 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 79.53% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 49.8% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.4% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 13.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.47% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.47% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.2% | 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 | 49.2 | 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 | 60% | 36.33% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 49.33% | 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 | 55% | 27.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% | 17.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 21.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.53 | 3.23 | 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 | 85% | 87.71% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 141 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 82.14% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 47.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 11.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 15.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.71% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.14% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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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 | -0.19 | 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 | 40.8 | 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 | 38% 3 | 35.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 8 | 52% | 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 | 13% | 27.39% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 11.33% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 17.89% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.25 | 3.1 | 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 | 90% | 88.17% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 86 | 143 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 80% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 47.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 12.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 13.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 7.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.17% | 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 | -0.05 | 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 | 42 | 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 | 35% 5 | 35.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 5 | 47.94% | 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 | 3% | 24.17% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 5 | 11.5% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% 4 | 16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.29 | 2.95 | 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 | 77% | 87.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 107 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 62% | 71.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 42% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 17.25% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 2.75% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.17% | 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 | -0.1 | 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 | 42 | 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 | 30% | 28.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 42% | 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 | 38% | 30.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 14.61% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 16.06% | 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 | 75% | 87.4% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 88 | 153 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 69% | 61.3% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 44.4% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 14.7% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 7.4% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.7% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd 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 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at North Shore Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1