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Hermitage Academy

Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, DH2 3AD

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Ofsted
Good
Mar 2024

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

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48.9school · 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
48.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.2%
Basics 9-5
41.8%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

48.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2346.146.4
2023/2448.046.4
2024/2548.946.0

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
2022/23-0.220.00
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
64.7%
EBacc APS
4.37
EBacc 9-5
14.4%
EBacc 9-4
30.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.08
A*-A Grades
11.7%
A*-B Grades
30.6%
AAB+ %
10.7%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 55 students entered

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About Hermitage Academy

Hermitage Academy is a secondary school in Chester le Street, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.9. The school has around 932 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, DH2 3AD | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2024 — Good
  2. Oct 2018 — Inadequate (predecessor: The Hermitage Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Hermitage Academy

What is Hermitage Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hermitage Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Hermitage Academy's latest exam results?
Hermitage Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Hermitage Academy located?
Hermitage Academy is a secondary school in Chester le Street, County Durham (DH2 3AD).
How many pupils attend Hermitage Academy?
Hermitage Academy has around 932 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Hermitage Academy with other schools?
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