Woodham Academy
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Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4AX
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 47% in England
15 of 29 in County Durham
Pupils
1,071
First preferences per place
1.07
2026/27
Absence
8.1%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 47.2 | 46.4 | 48.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | 39% | 46% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 43% | 45% | 50% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.02 | 0.09 | — |
66% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Greenfield Academy · 1.7 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 10% in England
- Ferryhill School · 4.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 23% in England
- Whitworth Park Academy · 5.2 mi · Good · Top 40% in England
- King James I Academy Bishop Auckland · 5.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 31% in England
- Sedgefield Community College · 5.1 mi · No rating · Top 24% in England
- Longfield Academy · 5.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 43% in England
The neighbourhood
Woodham Academy is in Newton Aycliffe East (typical home £125,000, crime very high).
What is Woodham Academy's Ofsted rating?
Woodham Academy does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Woodham Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Woodham Academy is in the top 47% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.