Durham Academy
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Durham, DH7 7NG
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 7% in England
29 of 29 in County Durham
Pupils
405
First preferences per place
0.93
2026/27
Absence
12.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | — | 36.3 | 37.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | — | 19% | 22% | |
| Average English grade | — | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | — | 3.3 | 3.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | — | 10% | 26% | |
| Progress 8 | — | -0.25 | — |
44% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Durham Johnston Comprehensive School · 1.6 mi · Not judged · Top 14% in England
- St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham · 2.0 mi · Not judged · Top 12% in England
- Framwellgate School Durham · 2.4 mi · Not judged · Top 47% in England
- Belmont Community School · 4.5 mi · No rating · Top 27% in England
- Hermitage Academy · 5.1 mi · Good · Top 44% in England
- Parkside Academy · 5.6 mi · Good · Top 49% in England
The neighbourhood
Durham Academy is in Bearpark & Witton Gilbert (typical home £142,500, crime high).
What is Durham Academy's Ofsted rating?
Durham Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Durham Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Durham Academy is in the bottom 7% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.