Dene Community School, based in Peterlee, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school 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 Community School currently has around 617 pupils on roll, which is about 75% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.8% boys and 47.2% girls. Around 39.4% 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.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 3 pupils.
Around 89% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (75%) , including 3% who stay in school sixth forms and 72% progressing to further education , while 9% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Manor Way, Peterlee, SR8 5RL |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Nelson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 114313 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 818 |
| Number of Pupils: | 617 |
| Number of Boys: | 326 |
| Number of Girls: | 291 |
| 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.