Hummersknott Academy

A good academy converter school in Darlington. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hummersknott Academy.

Darlington, DL38AR Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
43.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.48
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 69.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
28 September 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Edinburgh Drive
Darlington, DL38AR
Phone
1325241191
Website
hummersknott.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136838
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Edinburgh Drive, Darlington, DL3 8AR
Website
https://hummersknott.org.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
1200 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,265
Free School Meals
21.0% (266 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
45.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.5
English Attainment 8:
9.6
Maths Attainment 8:
9.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.5
Ebacc English:
92.9%
Ebacc Entry:
32.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
55.7%
Ebacc Languages:
85.4%
Ebacc Maths:
97.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
93.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.48
Progress 8 Range:
-0.66 to -0.31

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
69.2 (+17.2 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
32.8 (+13.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.7 (+6.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
35 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
211
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,265 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A school of possibilities"

Take responsibility Show respect Show you care Make a positive contribution

Head Teacher's Message

Hummersknott Academy is described as a high performing, values‑driven school that emphasises four core values (respect, care, responsibility, positive contribution) and a broad, ambitious curriculum. It highlights education beyond exams, including sport, arts and leadership opportunities, and a Life Skills programme to promote physical and mental health. The school is also presented as a community hub with ALP Active facilities available for use outside school hours.

Facilities

Floodlit 3G pitch Swimming Pool Sports Hall Gym/Dance Studio Pat Howarth Hall Dining hall Playing Fields Netball Courts Classrooms Drama/Dance Studios ICT Suites Music Rooms Food Technology Rooms Textiles Rooms Art Studios

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