The short version
Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
- 64% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 227
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 64.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- THE ASCENT ACADEMIES' TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Adele Pearson-Atkinson (Head of Academy)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
October 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Crawlaw Road, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 3LP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGlendene School
Special school · Very close
Rosemary Lane Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Easington Academy
Secondary · 447m away
Acre Rigg Infant School
Primary · 2.1km away
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Seascape Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Shotton Primary School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hope Wood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hope Wood Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hope Wood Academy?
Hope Wood Academy currently has 227 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hope Wood Academy take?
Hope Wood Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Hope Wood Academy?
Hope Wood Academy is in Durham, SR8 3LP, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hope Wood Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Hope Wood Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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