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Hummersknott Academy

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Hummersknott Academy

Edinburgh Drive, Darlington, DL3 8AR

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Pupils
1,230
Ages
11-16
FSM
22.8%
Attainment 8
47.6
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.3%
Basics 9-5
57.3%

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
47.3%
EBacc APS
4.23
EBacc 9-5
21.2%
EBacc 9-4
29.0%
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About Hummersknott Academy

Hummersknott Academy is a secondary school in Darlington, Darlington. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.6. The school has around 1,230 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Edinburgh Drive, Darlington, DL3 8AR | More schools in Darlington

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2021 — Good
  2. Dec 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Hummersknott Academy

What is Hummersknott Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hummersknott Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Hummersknott Academy's latest exam results?
Hummersknott Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Hummersknott Academy located?
Hummersknott Academy is a secondary school in Darlington, Darlington (DL3 8AR).
How many pupils attend Hummersknott Academy?
Hummersknott Academy has around 1,230 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Hummersknott Academy with other schools?
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