The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.1
5.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
65%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
9%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 197 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 79 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 932
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 30.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lindsay Maughan
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBullion Lane Primary School
Primary · 599m away
Newker Primary School
Primary · 678m away
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Cestria Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Red Rose Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
Primary · 1.5km away
Roseberry College & Sixth Form
Secondary · 2.6km away
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hermitage Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hermitage Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hermitage Academy?
Hermitage Academy currently has 932 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hermitage Academy take?
Hermitage Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hermitage Academy?
Hermitage Academy is in Chester le Street, DH2 3AD, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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