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Durham Academy

Academy converter · Durham · DH7 7NG

Ages 11–16 · 405 pupils · County Durham

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

36.3

Overall absence

12.9%

Admissions demand

0.88 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-01-20

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.25
−20+2
Attainment 836.3
English & maths grade 5+19%
English & maths grade 4+45%
EBacc entry28%

EBacc APS: 3.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence12.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)42.2%
Unauthorised6.4%
Authorised absence
6.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.4%
Enrolments in measure
408

Absence trend

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.88 · Often has places

1st preferences

67

Places offered

93

1st-preference offers

65

Total preferences (any rank)
117
Preferred offers (top 3)
76
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill58%

405 pupils · 693 places

Pupils on roll
405
Boys / girls
217 / 188
School capacity
693
Capacity fill
405 / 693 (58%)
Free school meals
59%
FSM pupils
239
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Advance Learning Partnership
Headteacher
Ms Alison Jobling

Location

Address
Bracken Court, Ushaw Moor
Postcode
DH7 7NG
Town
Durham
Local authority
County Durham
District
County Durham
Constituency
City of Durham
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; VI - Visual Impairment; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; PD - Physical Disability; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
1 on roll / 14 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Durham, County Durham, 405 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 59%. SEN provision includes: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; VI - Visual Impairment; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication….

Open schools in Durham
57
Secondary schools in Durham
6
Academies among open schools in Durham
47% (27)
Open schools in DH7
23
Secondary in DH7
2
Open schools in County Durham LA
281
Secondary in County Durham LA
30

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in DurhamNear DH7

  • Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Secondary

    Durham · DH1 4SU · County Durham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att856.7
    • P80.2
    • EM5+68%
    • Absence6.8%

    1.7 miles away

  • St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Durham · DH1 4NG · County Durham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att857.2
    • P80.6
    • EM5+62%
    • Absence8.1%

    2.0 miles away

  • Framwellgate School Durham

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Durham · DH1 5BQ · County Durham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att848.0
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+48%
    • Absence8.7%

    2.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Alison Jobling
Telephone
01913730336
Website
https://durhamacademy.org.uk/

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