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Durham Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 360 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. Ofsted last inspected the school in March 2022. The present school opened in 2023.
This school is a member of Advance Learning Partnership. (Other schools in this trust include Parkside Academy, Whitworth Park Academy, Bishop Barrington Academy, Wolsingham School and Greenfield Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Attainment and Finances.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Moderate learning difficulty | Physical disability | Social, emotional and mental health | Specific learning difficulty | Speech, language and communication | Visual impairment |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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