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Durham Academy

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Durham Academy

Bracken Court, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7NG

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Pupils
396
Ages
11-16
FSM
61.1%
Attainment 8
36.0
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
3.8%
Basics 9-5
22.0%

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 for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
26.0%
EBacc APS
3.10
EBacc 9-5
4.0%
EBacc 9-4
12.0%
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About Durham Academy

Durham Academy is a secondary school in Durham, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.0. The school has around 396 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Bracken Court, Durham, DH7 7NG | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. Mar 2022 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Durham Community Business College for Technology and Enterprise)
  3. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Durham Community Business College for Technology and Enterprise)
  4. Oct 2019 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas… (predecessor: Durham Community Business College for Technology and Enterprise)
  5. Oct 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Durham Community Business College for Technology and Enterprise)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Durham Academy

What is Durham Academy's Ofsted rating?
Durham Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Durham Academy's latest exam results?
Durham Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Durham Academy located?
Durham Academy is a secondary school in Durham, County Durham (DH7 7NG).
How many pupils attend Durham Academy?
Durham Academy has around 396 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Durham Academy with other schools?
View Durham 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.