The Academy at Shotton Hall

Academy converter · Secondary school · Peterlee, County Durham
SR8 1AU
Composite score
65.3

About The Academy at Shotton Hall

The Academy at Shotton Hall is a secondary school in Peterlee, County Durham, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. Around 1,164 pupils aged 11 to 16 attend the school. The school holds an 'Outstanding' judgement from Ofsted. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 52.2 — above the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 0.5 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 21% of secondary schools nationally.

53% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, above the national average of about 45%. 77% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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National rank
#15
In North East
#5
In County Durham
Top 21%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
52.2
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
53%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
77%
% EBacc grade 5+
21%
EBacc average points score
4.52

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective?
Yes

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,164 % FSM ever-6 32.2% % EAL 1.8% Age range 11–16 Gender Mixed

Location

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