The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
15.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 241 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,230
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Darlington
- Trust
- ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Grant Sowerby (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Edinburgh Drive, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8AR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCarmel College
Secondary · 647m away
Embleton View
Independent · 836m away
Mowden Infant School
Primary · 964m away
Mowden Junior School
Primary · 985m away
Marchbank Free School
Free school · 1.2km away
Abbey Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hummersknott Academy a selective school?
No. Hummersknott Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hummersknott Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hummersknott Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hummersknott Academy?
Hummersknott Academy currently has 1,230 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hummersknott Academy take?
Hummersknott Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hummersknott Academy?
Hummersknott Academy is in Darlington, DL3 8AR, in the Darlington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hummersknott Academy have a sixth form?
No, Hummersknott Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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