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OpenURN 138718

Hope Wood Academy

Academy special converter · Durham · SR8 3LP

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Age range

Ages 2–19

Pupils

250

Local authority

County Durham

Age range

Ages 2–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

4 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 2–19, in Durham, County Durham, 250 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 63%.

Open schools in Durham
57
Academies among open schools in Durham
47% (27)
Open schools in SR8
23
Open schools in County Durham LA
281

Nearby schools

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

Compare with theseAll in DurhamNear SR8

Overview

School type
Academy special converter
Age range
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
138718

Location

Address
Crawlaw Road, Easington Colliery, Peterlee
Postcode
SR8 3LP
Town
Durham
Local authority
County Durham

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
250
Boys / girls
170 / 80
School capacity
251
Capacity fill
250 / 251 (100%)
Free school meals
63%
FSM pupils
143
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: THE ASCENT ACADEMIES' TRUST
Academy trust
THE ASCENT ACADEMIES' TRUST

Contact

Telephone
03339991454
Website
https://ascenttrust.org/hope-wood/

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