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Whitworth Park Academy

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Whitworth Park Academy

Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 7LN

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
986
Ages
11-16
FSM
38.7%
Attainment 8
50.4
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.7%
Basics 9-5
54.7%

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
5.4%
EBacc APS
3.95
EBacc 9-5
5.4%
EBacc 9-4
5.4%
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About Whitworth Park Academy

Whitworth Park Academy is a secondary school in Spennymoor, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.4. The school has around 986 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 7LN | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2022 — Good
  2. Dec 2016 — Inadequate (predecessor: Whitworth Park School and Sixth Form College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Whitworth Park Academy

What is Whitworth Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
Whitworth Park Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Whitworth Park Academy's latest exam results?
Whitworth Park Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Whitworth Park Academy located?
Whitworth Park Academy is a secondary school in Spennymoor, County Durham (DL16 7LN).
How many pupils attend Whitworth Park Academy?
Whitworth Park Academy has around 986 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Whitworth Park Academy with other schools?
View Whitworth Park 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.