The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 52%
- FSM
- 38.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Louise Parks
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Witton Road, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6LQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Sacriston Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sacriston Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sacriston Academy?
Sacriston Academy currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacriston Academy take?
Sacriston Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacriston Academy?
Sacriston Academy is in Durham, DH7 6LQ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacriston Academy have a sixth form?
No, Sacriston Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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