Special schoolData as of May 2026

Hope Wood Academy

Crawlaw Road, Easington Colliery, Durham, SR8 3LP

A Good-rated special school in Durham where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils

227

Ages

2-19

FSM

64.2%

Capacity

249

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2018

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

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 (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Hope Wood Academy

Hope Wood Academy is a secondary school in Durham, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 56 responses), 93% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 227 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Crawlaw Road, Durham, SR8 3LP | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

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

Oct 2024 — Improved significantly
Sept 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Hope Wood Academy

What is Hope Wood Academy's Ofsted rating?

Hope Wood Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.

What do parents say about Hope Wood Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 56 responses): 93% of parents would recommend Hope Wood Academy.

What are Hope Wood Academy's latest exam results?

Hope Wood Academy: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Hope Wood Academy located?

Hope Wood Academy is a secondary school in Durham, County Durham (SR8 3LP).

How many pupils attend Hope Wood Academy?

Hope Wood Academy has around 227 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Hope Wood Academy with other schools?

View Hope Wood 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.