North Durham Academy
Academy sponsor led
Stanley, DH9 0TW
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 13% in England
27 of 29 in County Durham
Pupils
935
First preferences per place
0.73
2026/27
Absence
12.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 35.9 | 39.8 | 39.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 21% | 28% | 32% | |
| Average English grade | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.3 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.3 | 3.8 | 3.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 24% | 26% | 35% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.79 | -0.43 | — |
51% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Tanfield School · 0.8 mi · Not judged · Top 16% in England
- St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester · 3.7 mi · Report card · Top 40% in England
- Hermitage Academy · 4.2 mi · Good · Top 44% in England
- Whickham School · 4.8 mi · Not judged · Top 23% in England
- Park View School · 4.9 mi · Not judged · Top 44% in England
- Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy · 4.9 mi · Report card · Top 44% in England
The neighbourhood
North Durham Academy is in Stanley South (typical home £124,998, crime very high).
What is North Durham Academy's Ofsted rating?
North Durham Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does North Durham Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, North Durham Academy is in the bottom 13% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.