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Hope Wood Academy
Goodgraded 23/10/2024Ages 2–19227 pupilsDoes not apply
Hope Wood Academy is a school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Durham, within the County Durham local authority. The school has around 227 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 23/10/2024, Hope Wood Academy was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Durham can view Hope Wood Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Durham (SR8 3LP), Hope Wood Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance87.5%England avg 93.5%
Persistent absence35.0%England avg 17.5%
Pupils per teacher7.5England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals63.6%England avg 26.3%
English not first language0.8%England avg 18.6%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 80.7
Progress 8-1.9
Grade 5+ English & maths4%
EBacc average point score0
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Durham
All schools in Durham →Rosemary Lane Nursery SchoolOutstanding · 0.1 miEasington CofE Primary School0.1 miEasington Academy0.3 miEasington Colliery Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miAcre Rigg AcademyGood · 1.3 miAcre Rigg Infant SchoolGood · 1.3 mi
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