Chilton Academy, based in Ferryhill, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Chilton Academy currently has around 283 pupils on roll, which is about 75% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 43.8% boys and 56.2% girls. Around 31.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Chilton, Ferryhill, DL17 0PT |
| Website: | www.chilton.durham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01388720255 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Carrie Dodsworth |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145594 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/04/2011
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 378 |
| Number of Pupils: | 283 |
| Number of Boys: | 124 |
| Number of Girls: | 159 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.90% | 263 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.80% | 5 |
| Other White | 1.10% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 3 |
| African | 1.10% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Road Nursery School Dean Road , DL17 8ET | - not rated | 3,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton Primary School Chilton , DL17 0PT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilton Academy Chilton , Off New South View DL17 0PT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilton Junior School Chilton , DL17 0PT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilton Infants' School Chilton , DL17 0HE | - not rated | 279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferryhill Station Primary School Chilton Lane , DL17 0DB | 3out of 4 | 2,555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe Secure Centre Care of: Durham County Council , 26 Chilton Way DL17 0SD | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlestone School Chilton , DL17 0HP | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosebank School Rutherford Terrace , Broom DL17 8AN | - not rated | 3,238 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.