Dene Academy
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Peterlee, SR8 5RL
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 19% in England
26 of 29 in County Durham
Pupils
638
First preferences per place
0.97
2026/27
Absence
10.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 41.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25% | 29% | 33% | |
| Average English grade | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.4 | 3.6 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 29% | 29% | 33% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.29 | 0.33 | — |
52% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College · 1.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 40% in England
- The Academy at Shotton Hall · 1.4 mi · Outstanding · Top 22% in England
- Easington Academy · 2.3 mi · Not judged · Top 28% in England
- Wellfield School · 2.9 mi · No rating · Top 35% in England
- St Hild's Church of England School · 4.7 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 5% in England
- High Tunstall College of Science · 5.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 35% in England
Best secondary schools in Peterlee · Best secondary schools in County Durham
The neighbourhood
Dene Academy is in Blackhall (typical home £115,000, crime very high).
What is Dene Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dene Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Dene Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Dene Academy is in the bottom 19% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.