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Greenfield Academy

Greenfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7LF

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Pupils
643
Ages
11-16
FSM
56.8%
Attainment 8
35.4
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Sept 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
35.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.3%
Basics 9-5
29.2%

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
8.8%
EBacc APS
2.93
EBacc 9-5
2.7%
EBacc 9-4
5.3%
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About Greenfield Academy

Greenfield Academy is a secondary school in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.4. The school has around 643 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Greenfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7LF | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Greenfield Community College, A Specialist Arts and Science School)
  2. Sept 2019 — Requires improvement
  3. Sept 2019 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Greenfield Community College, A Specialist Arts and Science School)
  4. May 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Greenfield Community College, A Specialist Arts and Science School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Greenfield Academy

What is Greenfield Academy's Ofsted rating?
Greenfield Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Greenfield Academy's latest exam results?
Greenfield Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Greenfield Academy located?
Greenfield Academy is a secondary school in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham (DL5 7LF).
How many pupils attend Greenfield Academy?
Greenfield Academy has around 643 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Greenfield Academy with other schools?
View Greenfield 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.