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North Durham Academy

High Street, Stanley, DH9 0TW

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2022

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

Academic picture

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

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

39.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2335.946.4
2023/2439.846.4
2024/2539.646.0

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

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.790.00
2023/24-0.430.00
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
6.7%
EBacc APS
3.20
EBacc 9-5
2.8%
EBacc 9-4
4.4%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Tanfield School
1.21 km away · Academy sponsor led
Inadequate
Croft Community School
3.7 km away · Community special school
Good
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
6 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
Hermitage Academy
6.68 km away · Academy converter
Good
Whickham School
7.67 km away · Academy converter
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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