Woodham Academy, based in Newton Aycliffe, 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 has a none religious character.
Woodham Academy currently has around 1027 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 37.4% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 8.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 1 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.7%).
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.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 20% who stay in school sixth forms and 48% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4AX |
| Website: | http://www.woodham.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01325300328 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Andrew Bell |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138717 |
Ofsted inspection date: 09/05/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1100 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1027 |
| Number of Boys: | 513 |
| Number of Girls: | 514 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.70% | 952 |
| Other White | 2.50% | 26 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 4 |
| African | 0.30% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.20% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Newton Aycliffe Central Avenue , DL5 5NP | - not rated | 521 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe Central Avenue , DL5 5NP | - not rated | 521 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vane Road Primary School Vane Road , DL5 5RH | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vane Road Primary School Vane Road , DL5 5RH | - not rated | 545 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sugar Hill Primary School Sheraton Road , DL5 5NU | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodham Academy Washington Crescent , DL5 4AX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Community Technology College Washington Crescent , DL5 4AX | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Comprehensive School Central Avenue , DL5 5QQ | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Community College, A Specialist Arts and Science School Greenfield Way , DL5 7LF | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Academy Greenfield Way , DL5 7LF | 2out of 4 | 2,858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School Cedar Drive , DL5 6UN | - not rated | 906 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society Thornbeck College (Aycliffe Campus) , Cedar Drive DL5 6UN | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walworth School Bluebell Way , DL5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Park School Durham Way South , Newton Aycliffe Business Park DL5 6XP | - not rated | 3,003 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.