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St Aidan's Church of England Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
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St Aidan's Church of England Academy
- Secondary
- Darlington DL1 1LL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils’ progress in GCSEs improved markedly due to better attendance.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is a strength; respectful conduct between pupils and staff.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are supported by the diocese and external multi-academy trust.
Current Educational Practices: Professional development is used to improve teachers' questioning and subject knowledge.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong teaching; some gaps in knowledge due to staffing changes.
Parent Satisfaction: A very small number of parents are less certain about handling of bullying.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Bullying is rare and well-handled if it occurs.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have put in place a strong curriculum and support staff development.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; pupils feel safe and bullying is rare.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Mutually respectful conduct and a caring ethos.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Plans to increase EBacc subjects entry; recently appointed leader for history and geography.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils feel valued and supported by staff.
Subjects Offered: Gaps noted in English, humanities, design technology, music due to staffing changes.
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About Us
St Aidan's Church of England Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 598 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to St. Aidan's Academy, a school that strives to be exceptional, motivates every student, and brings about lasting change. Our goal is for all students to be motivated, enjoy their education, develop self-awareness and self-esteem, and succeed through high quality, relevant instruction and opportunities. Our dedicated staff seeks to provide students with outstanding care and guidance so they can flourish and achieve their full potential, developing their character and embracing values that will continue to support them in their lives after school. We encourage students to be ambitious and to aim for high standards in everything they do: in how they present themselves, in their attendance, in their commitment to their studies and in their attitude to both themselves and others. We offer awards and incentives to encourage all students to achieve their full potential. Our Christian ethos informs our core values which, in turn, are reflected in the behaviours and habits we aim to see on a daily basis; the values of faith such as care, respect, honesty, generosity, selflessness, forgiveness, integration and reconciliation. The people at St. Aidan's school appreciate one another. We value the role of the academy at the heart of the community it serves, allowing us to grow together through new opportunities and experiences for all, in the pursuit of developing a lifelong passion for learning.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Inadequate |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.8 | - | 18.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 36% | 98% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | -0.13 | 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 | 42.7 | 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 | 36% | 27.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 38.92% | 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 | 35% | 21% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 7.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 12.23% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.43 | 2.42 | 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 | 80% | 92.33% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 65 | 126 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 68% | 84% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 36.67% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 22% | 33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.22% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.22% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 4.33% | 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 | -0.29 | 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 | 43.4 | 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 | 36% | 28.08% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 40.62% | 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 | 31% | 22.46% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 9.69% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 14.62% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.68 | 2.56 | 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 | 85% | 92.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 65 | 129 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 88.56% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 40.33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 11.11% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 32.22% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.67% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.22% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2% | 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 | -0.27 | 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 | 39.5 | 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 | 12% 2 | 24.46% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% 3 | 40.69% | 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 | 6% | 22.77% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 1 | 7.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 3 | 12.85% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.93 | 2.44 | 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 | 88% | 91.57% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 93 | 117 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 17.57% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.86% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.86% | 2.75% |
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 | -0.76 | 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 | 35.3 | 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 | 14% 1 | 24.75% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 2 | 36.58% | 42.62% |
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 | 1% | 24.5% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 8.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 12.17% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.73 | 2.27 | 2.84 |
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 | 89% | 93.14% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 121 | 123 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 86.29% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 34.43% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 17.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 26.71% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.14% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 2.86% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.57% | 2.05% |
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 | -0.6 | 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 | 38.2 | 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 | 15% | 24.45% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 35.91% | 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 | 4% | 17.82% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 9.91% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 11% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
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% | 93.17% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 74.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 39.17% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 10.33% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 21.67% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.67% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 6.33% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.33% | 2.45% |
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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 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1