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Staindrop Academy

State school · Darlington, DL2 3JU
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 429 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
429 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Durham County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Sarah Mitchinson

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 24 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School 18 %
Toft Hill Primary School 17 %
Cockfield Primary School 12 %
Copeland Road Primary School 11 %
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery 7 %
Evenwood Church of England Primary School 7 %
Ramshaw Primary School 5 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
63%
LA avg.
60%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
25
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
29.6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

429
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Cleatlam Lane
Staindrop
Darlington
County Durham
DL2 3JU
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Telephone: 01833 660285

Email:

Website: http://www.staindropschool.com

Local authority: Durham County Council

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School data & information Staindrop Academy Cleatlam Lane, Staindrop, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3JU
429 Pupil numbers
26 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
25 Number of teachers
5 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
63%
LA avg.
60%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
47.80
LA avg.
44.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.16 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6

Entry and exit data

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Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Staindrop Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
29.6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
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