Hermitage Academy

A good academy converter school in County Durham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hermitage Academy.

Chester Le Street, DH23AD Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.12
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.9%
Continue in education or training
52.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 58.0%
Sustained employment
49.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
12 March 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
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
Waldridge Lane
Chester Le Street, DH23AD
Website
hermitageacademy.co.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147531
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, DH2 3AD
Website
http://www.hermitageacademy.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1,050 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
1,000
Free School Meals
29.1% (291 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
58.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
23.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
10.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
58%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
40 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
10.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
69.9 (+17.9 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
30.1 (+10.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.0 (+8.5 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.12 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
62 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
125
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,000 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Our vision is that every child experiences excellence every day."

Pursuit of excellence in all that we do Providing a broad education designed to enable every young person to achieve their full potential and make the most of their talents Providing a calm, purposeful atmosphere where young people are cared for and able to learn with confidence Creating a healthy, happy, disciplined and supportive environment which promotes an independent work ethic and a love of learning Engendering respect for individuality and difference so that all will feel secure and equally valued Nurturing a sense of social responsibility and spiritual and personal development Fostering integrity, confidence, resilience, creativity, good manners and sensitivity to the needs of others Every young person to be courageous and caring, resilient and determined as they strive for excellence and become an active and well-rounded citizen with deep integrity and one who respects others and contributes positively to society

Head Teacher's Message

The Head of School, Mrs L. Maughan, expresses pride in Hermitage Academy, its sponsorship by the North East Learning Trust, and ambition for every student to develop knowledge, skills and characteristics for bright futures.

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions are administered by Durham County Council; in-year admissions use the North East Learning Trust (NELT) In-Year Admission Form; Sixth Form admissions handled directly by the school; admissions policies available on the North East Learning Trust website.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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