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Dene Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Dene Academy
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils follow an ambitious curriculum and benefit from clear instructions and explanations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and respect each other; minors noted for bullying.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers model successful responses; subject knowledge benefits pupils.
Strengths and Challenges: Professional development plans in place for new leaders.
Current Educational Practices: Assessment approaches vary; some inconsistency in checking learned knowledge.
Communication: School uses a variety of strategies to communicate with parents.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to provide opinions and feedback.
Parent Satisfaction: The report includes views from parents through Ofsted鈥檚 questionnaires.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Trustees challenge and support school leaders effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: New leadership supported with professional development.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; positive culture around safety.
Managing Bullying and Safety: School acts on bullying complaints, though sometimes not swiftly enough.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities like karate, chess, and music; Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award scheme.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students develop leadership and mentoring skills through various programs.
Career Counselling Services: Impartial careers advice and engagement with multiple training providers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support and understanding for pupils with SEND; they learn well alongside peers.
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About Us
Dene Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 635 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 25% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
B-
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.9 | - | 13.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 25% | 98% | 58% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 29.65% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 22.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 11.14% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 15.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.01 | 2.91 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 89.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 79.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 42.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 26.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.56% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.97% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 32.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 46.6% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 19.28% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 11.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 15.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.58 | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 85.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 113 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 79.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 44.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 28.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.37% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 3.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.94% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dene Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
