Located in Chester le Street, The Hermitage School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Hermitage School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, DH2 3AD |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Matthew James Murray |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 114290 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 978 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Nursery School Waldridge Road , DH2 3AA | - not rated | 618 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Murray Road Nursery School Murray Road , DH2 2AT | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullion Lane Primary School Bullion Lane , DH2 2DP | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newker Infant School Waldridge Road , DH2 3AA | - not rated | 762 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newker Junior School Waldridge Road , DH2 3AA | - not rated | 762 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newker Primary School Waldridge Road , DH2 3AA | - not rated | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Pelaw Infant School Hilda Park , DH2 2JT | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hermitage School Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD | 3out of 4 | 23 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Church Chare , DH3 3QA | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Community School Church Chare , DH3 3QA | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.