The Academy at Shotton Hall vs Open Air Education
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Academy at Shotton Hall
Peterlee
Open Air Education
Castle Eden Dene Nnr
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Independent
Type
Academy converter
Other independent school
Age Range
11–16
4–14
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Non-selective
Local Authority
County Durham
County Durham
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1202
21
Capacity
1150
70
Occupancy
105%
30%
FSM %
34.8%
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Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Outstanding
-
Quality of Education
Outstanding
-
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
-
Personal Development
Outstanding
-
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
-
Last Inspected
Jul 2024
Jul 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
55.0
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GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
56.4%
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KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
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