The Academy at Shotton Hall
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Peterlee, SR8 1AU
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 22% in England
4 of 29 in County Durham
Pupils
1,202
First preferences per place
1.02
2026/27
Absence
7.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 56.1 | 51.7 | 52.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58% | 50% | 53% | |
| Average English grade | 6.1 | 5.6 | 5.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 65% | 56% | 55% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.69 | 0.58 | — |
77% 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 · 0.6 mi · No rating · Bottom 40% in England
- Dene Academy · 1.4 mi · Good · Bottom 19% in England
- Wellfield School · 1.6 mi · No rating · Top 35% in England
- Easington Academy · 2.3 mi · Not judged · Top 28% in England
- St Hild's Church of England School · 5.5 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 5% in England
- High Tunstall College of Science · 6.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 35% in England
Best secondary schools in Peterlee · Best secondary schools in County Durham
The neighbourhood
The Academy at Shotton Hall is in Peterlee South (typical home £190,000, crime very high).
What is The Academy at Shotton Hall's Ofsted rating?
The Academy at Shotton Hall is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does The Academy at Shotton Hall rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Academy at Shotton Hall is in the top 22% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.