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The Academy at Shotton Hall

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The Academy at Shotton Hall

Passfield Way, Peterlee, SR8 1AU

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Jul 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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52.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
52.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
23.4%
Basics 9-5
52.1%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

52.1

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2356.146.4
2023/2451.746.4
2024/2552.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.690.00
2023/24+0.580.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
46.9%
EBacc APS
4.50
EBacc 9-5
20.1%
EBacc 9-4
32.0%
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About The Academy at Shotton Hall

The Academy at Shotton Hall is a secondary school in Peterlee, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.1. The school has around 1,164 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Passfield Way, Peterlee, SR8 1AU | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Academy at Shotton Hall, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Jul 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Academy at Shotton Hall

What is The Academy at Shotton Hall's Ofsted rating?
The Academy at Shotton Hall received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are The Academy at Shotton Hall's latest exam results?
The Academy at Shotton Hall: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Academy at Shotton Hall located?
The Academy at Shotton Hall is a secondary school in Peterlee, County Durham (SR8 1AU).
How many pupils attend The Academy at Shotton Hall?
The Academy at Shotton Hall has around 1,164 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Academy at Shotton Hall with other schools?
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