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Hummersknott Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,260 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In September 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Advance Learning Partnership. (Other schools in this trust include Greenfield Academy, Staindrop Academy, Bishop Barrington Academy, Whitworth Park Academy and Parkside Academy.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Destinations, Attainment and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Progress.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | Carmel College | |
| 1.2 | Wyvern Academy | |
| 1.4 | Polam Hall School | |
| 2.5 | Longfield Academy | |
| 2.5 | St Aidan's Church of England Academy | |
| 3.0 | Haughton Academy | |
| 3.4 | Hurworth School | |
| 5.1 | UTC South Durham | |
| 6.8 | Greenfield Academy | |
| 7.4 | Woodham Academy | |
| 8.8 | Egglescliffe School | |
| 9.2 | St Francis Xavier School |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Attainment: Above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data
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