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Whitworth Park Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Whitworth Park Academy
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Whitworth Park Academy
- 3.7 (3 reviews)
- Secondary
- Spennymoor DL16 7LN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Leaders have high expectations for pupils’ academic success.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons, bullying is rare.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Professional development is a priority.
Strengths and Challenges: Most teachers ask challenging questions; some do not adapt explanations well.
Communication: Regular updates about safeguarding and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views considered in regular updates and surveys.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give opinions via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Concerns are addressed quickly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have a clear vision and recent improvements.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with timely.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff know how to report concerns, timely action taken.
Extracurricular Offerings: Inspire days and educational visits enrich learning.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Team building activities valued by pupils.
Career Counselling Services: Independent careers advice available.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Curriculum includes introduction of second language.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Detailed plans, but some strategies need better implementation.
Subjects Offered: Opportunities for diverse texts in English and complex maths problems.
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Whitworth Park Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 937 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 44% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | 15.1 | 15.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 44% | 48% | 45% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -0.06 | 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 | 48.4 | 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 | 44% | 29.65% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 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 | 27% | 22.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 11.14% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 15.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.86 | 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 | 94% | 89.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 138 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 79.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 42.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 26.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 3.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.56% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 4.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | 51.3 | 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 | 47% | 32.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 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 | 26% | 19.28% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 11.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 15.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.08 | 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 | 92% | 85.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 79.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 44.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 28.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 3.37% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.94% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | -0.45 | 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 | 39.9 | 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 | 29% | 26% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 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 | 29% | 19.19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 8.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 12.61% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.26 | 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% |
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 | - | 25.21% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.27% | 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 | - | 18.24% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.76% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.39 | 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 | - | 82.23% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 127 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.95% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.91% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.05% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.95% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whitworth Park Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1