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Hermitage Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Hermitage Academy
- Secondary
- Durham DH2 3AD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and understand the school's behaviour policy.
Academic Progress: Published outcomes do not reflect the current quality of education.
Qualifications and Training: The trust has supported staff with high-quality training.
Current Educational Practices: Staff make reasonable adaptations for pupils with SEND.
Strengths and Challenges: Most staff are positive about the support they receive from school leaders.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school is developing its work on stakeholder engagement.
Communication: The school should continue to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
Parent Satisfaction: The school is working to improve relationships with parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors and trustees challenge and support leaders as they should.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are ambitious that all pupils will be successful.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The vast majority of pupils respond well to the school's clear routines.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils participate in a wide variety of extracurricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Enrichment activities help to develop pupils' character and social skills.
Outdoor Facilities: The school has implemented an effective personal development programme.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils in key stages 3 and 4, and students in the sixth form, receive clear careers advice and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form benefit from an ambitious curriculum.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND access the same education as their peers.
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About Us
Hermitage Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 1000 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 42% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
93.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.7 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 42% | 98% | 42% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 2.90% | 35.00% | 17.10% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 29.65% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 22.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 11.14% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 15.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.83 | 2.91 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 89.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 79.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 42.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 26.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 3.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.56% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.97% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 32.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 46.6% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 19.28% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 11.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 15.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.26 | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 85.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 79.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 44.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 28.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.37% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.94% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.28% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 19.19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.61% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.5 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83.79% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.96% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 26.04% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.71% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.79% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.67% | 2.75% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.29 | 27.83 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.76 | 28.85 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.90% | 12.93% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 47 | 157 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 49.94% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 10.88% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 21.94% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 14.06% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.43 | 32.81 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.3 | 33.85 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.5% | 20.01% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 52 | 224 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 52.44% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 9.31% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 21.13% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 21% | 15.13% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hermitage Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1