The Academy at Shotton Hall, based in Peterlee, provides secondary education, 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.
The Academy at Shotton Hall currently has around 1164 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.4% boys and 52.6% girls. Around 31.9% 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%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 25% who stay in school sixth forms and 56% progressing to further education , while 9% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Passfield Way, Peterlee, SR8 1AU |
| Website: | www.shottonhallacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01915180222 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Alexandra Hook |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136451 |
Ofsted inspection date: 09/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1164 |
| Number of Boys: | 552 |
| Number of Girls: | 612 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 94.80% | 1103 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 12 |
| Other White | 0.90% | 10 |
| African | 0.70% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 6 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 6 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingate Community Nursery School Partridge Terrace , TS28 5BD | 4out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotton Hall Junior School Waveney Road , SR8 1NX | - not rated | 115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shotton Hall Primary School Waveney Road , Peterlee SR8 1NX | 3out of 4 | 115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shotton Hall Infants' School Waveney Road , SR8 1NX | - not rated | 259 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howletch Lane Primary School Pennine Drive , County Durham SR8 2NQ | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Westway , SR8 1DE | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Academy at Shotton Hall Passfield Way , SR8 1AU | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shotton Hall School Waveney Road , SR8 1NX | - not rated | 115 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Westway , SR8 1DE | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College Westway , SR8 1DE | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Academy Manor Way , SR8 5RL | 3out of 4 | 2,667 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,478 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Durham Community College Burnhope Way , SR8 1NU | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Air Education Oakerside Lodge , Castle Eden Dene Nnr SR8 1NJ | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Durham Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.