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The Academy at Shotton Hall

Academy converter · Peterlee · SR8 1AU

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

1,202

Local authority

County Durham

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formDoes not have 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 converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Peterlee, County Durham, 1,202 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 34.8%.

Open schools in Peterlee
21
Secondary schools in Peterlee
4
Academies among open schools in Peterlee
48% (10)
Open schools in SR8
23
Secondary in SR8
4
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 PeterleeNear SR8

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
136451

Location

Address
Passfield Way
Postcode
SR8 1AU
Town
Peterlee
County
County Durham
Local authority
County Durham
District
County Durham
Constituency
Easington
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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
1,202
Boys / girls
560 / 642
School capacity
1,150
Capacity fill
1,202 / 1,150 (105%)
Free school meals
34.8%
FSM pupils
418
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
North East Learning Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Alexandra Hook
Telephone
01915180222
Website
www.shottonhallacademy.co.uk

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