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Hermitage Academy

Hermitage Academy, Chester le Street
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Hermitage Academy

Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, DH2 3AD

A Good-rated secondary school in Chester le Street.

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Pupils
932
Ages
11-18
FSM
30.8%
Attainment 8
48.9
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2024

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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%

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
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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View Hermitage 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.