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Hermitage Academy
Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street DH2 3AD
Hermitage Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,040 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2019.
Particular strengths include Representation, Environment and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils, Sixth form, Destinations and Finances.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is below average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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