SecondaryData as of May 2026

Easington Academy

Stockton Road, Easington Village, Peterlee, SR8 3AY

A Good-rated secondary school in Peterlee.

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Pupils

788

Ages

11-16

FSM

36.8%

Attainment 8

51.7

Ofsted

Good

May 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

51.7

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

22.9%

Basics 9-5

56.7%

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

56.0%

EBacc APS

4.57

EBacc 9-5

25.4%

EBacc 9-4

39.6%

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About Easington Academy

Easington Academy is a secondary school in Peterlee, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 245 responses), 98% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.7. The school has around 788 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Stockton Road, Peterlee, SR8 3AY | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

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

Nov 2019 — School remains Good
Nov 2019 — School remains Good
Apr 2011 — Good (predecessor: Easington Community Science College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Easington Academy

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Frequently asked questions about Easington Academy

What is Easington Academy's Ofsted rating?

Easington Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about Easington Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 245 responses): 98% of parents would recommend Easington Academy.

What are Easington Academy's latest exam results?

Easington Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Easington Academy located?

Easington Academy is a secondary school in Peterlee, County Durham (SR8 3AY).

How many pupils attend Easington Academy?

Easington Academy has around 788 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Easington Academy with other schools?

View Easington 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.