Acre Rigg Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in County Durham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Acre Rigg Academy.

Peterlee, SR82DU Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 54.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
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
20 March 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Acre Rigg Road
Peterlee, SR82DU
Phone
1915862915
Website
acreriggacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138554
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, SR8 2DU
Website
http://www.acreriggacademy.co.uk
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
268 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
252
Free School Meals
57.9% (146 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 102.0
2023 98.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Acre Rigg Academy
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 98.0 102.0
2024 101.0 102.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
252 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Imagine, Believe, Achieve"

Resilience Empathy Self-Awareness Passion Excellence Communication Teamwork

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Acre Rigg Academy. Our website is here to keep existing and prospective families up to date with what is going on in our school.

Facilities

12 classrooms assembly hall dining hall kitchen two play yards two enclosed garden areas two large playing fields

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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