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Easington Academy

Stockton Road, Easington Village, Peterlee, SR8 3AY

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

Ofsted
Good
May 2025

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

Academic picture

51.7school · 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
51.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.9%
Basics 9-5
56.7%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

51.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2351.046.4
2023/2449.646.4
2024/2551.746.0

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+0.040.00
2023/24-0.120.00
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
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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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