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North Durham Academy

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North Durham Academy

High Street, Stanley, DH9 0TW

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
976
Ages
11-16
FSM
50.7%
Attainment 8
39.6
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.7%
Basics 9-5
31.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
6.7%
EBacc APS
3.20
EBacc 9-5
2.8%
EBacc 9-4
4.4%
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About North Durham Academy

North Durham Academy is a secondary school in Stanley, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.6. The school has around 976 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: High Street, Stanley, DH9 0TW | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for North Durham Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2022 — Good
  2. Oct 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about North Durham Academy

What is North Durham Academy's Ofsted rating?
North Durham Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are North Durham Academy's latest exam results?
North Durham Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is North Durham Academy located?
North Durham Academy is a secondary school in Stanley, County Durham (DH9 0TW).
How many pupils attend North Durham Academy?
North Durham Academy has around 976 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare North Durham Academy with other schools?
View North Durham Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in County Durham.