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North Durham Academy
Goodgraded 21/06/2022Ages 11–16976 pupilsDoes not apply
North Durham Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Stanley, within the County Durham local authority. The school has around 976 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 21/06/2022, North Durham Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 40.1 and 28% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Stanley can view North Durham Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 21/06/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance85.3%England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.3England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals50.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language3.6%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 839.8
Progress 8-0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths32%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Stanley
All schools in Stanley →St Joseph's Catholic Primary, StanleyGood · 0.2 miEast Stanley SchoolGood · 0.3 miShield Row Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miSouth Stanley Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.6 miSouth Stanley Junior SchoolGood · 0.7 miStanley Burnside Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
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