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Woodham Academy
Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe DL5 4AX
Woodham Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,020 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In April 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Eden Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Ferryhill School, King James I Academy Bishop Auckland, Kepier, Seaham High School and Tanfield School.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Disadvantaged pupils, Environment and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Destinations.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite high.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: Above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: About average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data

Provision for special educational needs
 Physical disability
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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