Dene Academy is a secondary school in Peterlee, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Dene Academy currently has around 641 pupils on roll, which is about 78% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 59.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 12.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 37.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.4%).
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: | Manor Way, Peterlee, SR8 5RL |
| Website: | http://www.deneacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01915546000 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Nelson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 147122 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 818 |
| Number of Pupils: | 641 |
| Number of Boys: | 333 |
| Number of Girls: | 308 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 87.40% | 560 |
| African | 3.90% | 25 |
| Other White | 1.70% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 10 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horden Nursery School Cotsford Park , Horden SR8 4TB | 4out of 4 | 958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dene House Primary School Manor Way , SR8 5RL | 3out of 4 | 175 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene House Primary School Manor Way , SR8 5RL | - not rated | 175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotsford Primary School Third Street , Horden SR8 4EH | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yohden Primary School Windsor Terrace , Horden SR8 4HP | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotsford Infant School Cotsford Park , Horden SR8 4TB | - not rated | 918 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dene Academy Manor Way , SR8 5RL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Community School Manor Way , SR8 5RL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Westway , SR8 1DE | 3out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College Westway , SR8 1DE | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yohden Hall School Hesleden Road , Blackhall Colliery TS27 4LH | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Durham Community College Burnhope Way , SR8 1NU | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Durham College Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horden Dene View School Cotsford Park Estate , Horden SR8 4SZ | - not rated | 829 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Open Air Education Oakerside Lodge , Castle Eden Dene Nnr SR8 1NJ | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Durham Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN | 3out of 4 | 2,139 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.