Easington 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.
Easington Academy currently has around 788 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 36.8% 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 9.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.9%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (80%) , including 13% who stay in school sixth forms and 66% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Stockton Road, Peterlee, SR8 3AY |
| Website: | www.easingtonacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01915270757 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Nicola Falconer |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138075 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 750 |
| Number of Pupils: | 788 |
| Number of Boys: | 417 |
| Number of Girls: | 371 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 94.90% | 748 |
| Other White | 2.50% | 20 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 4 |
| African | 0.40% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 0.30% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.10% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Lane Nursery School Rosemary Lane , Easington Village SR8 3BQ | 4out of 4 | 455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easington CofE Primary School Easington Village , SR8 3BP | - not rated | 483 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easington CofE Primary School Easington Village , SR8 3BP | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easington Colliery Primary School Whickham Street , Easington Colliery SR8 3DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acre Rigg Junior School Acre Rigg Road , SR8 2DU | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acre Rigg Academy Acre Rigg Road , SR8 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easington Academy Stockton Road , Easington Village SR8 3AY | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easington Community Science College Stockton Road , Easington Village SR8 3AY | - 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 | 2,980 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College Westway , SR8 1DE | - not rated | 2,980 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Durham College Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN | - not rated | 2,473 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Durham Community College Burnhope Way , SR8 1NU | - not rated | 2,839 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Wood Academy Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glendene School Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | - not rated | 489 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Durham Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN | 3out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.