The short version
Average SATs results. 75% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 283
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 31.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- EDEN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Carrie Dodsworth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Chilton, Off New South View, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 0PT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Chilton Academy?
Chilton Academy currently has 283 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chilton Academy take?
Chilton Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chilton Academy?
Chilton Academy is in Ferryhill, DL17 0PT, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chilton Academy have a sixth form?
No, Chilton Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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