Easington Academy, Peterlee
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Easington Academy creates a caring 'big family' atmosphere where pupils feel supported while being challenged to achieve well academically. The school goes beyond the classroom to enrich pupils' lives through meaningful trips, cultural events, and leadership opportunities that prepare them for life in modern Britain. Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and help most pupils develop a strong understanding of what they learn.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional personal development programme that builds character, respect for diversity, and understanding of British values
- Ambitious curriculum with strong links to the local community and high proportion of pupils taking the English Baccalaureate pathway
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, ensuring all access the full curriculum
- Effective identification and support for weak readers, fostering a love of reading
- Well-structured behaviour and rewards system creating calm, purposeful classrooms
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers occasionally spend too much time scaffolding learning and do not move pupils to independent tasks quickly enough, which can slow progress for some pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong systems in place to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
blind date with a book, reading champions, local library links, 12 days of Christmas event, pupil leadership groups (my world, my community, my future, my identity), trips and visits, collaboration with local brass band, support for local care homes, work with local primary schools
Easington Academy is a secondary school where pupils develop into well-rounded citizens in a caring, supportive environment with high academic expectations. The school achieves good ratings across quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership, with an outstanding personal development programme.
At a Glance
38.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
245 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
25.4
Avg class size
31
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
769 pupils
750 capacity
19 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Peterlee
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Peterlee
Admissions Demand - County Durham
Places available
5,856
Applications
5,186
Got 1st preference
94.1%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Secondary admissions across County Durham (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.56825%
Overall absence
27.36318%
Persistent absence
804
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Easington Academy
Easington CofE Primary School
Easington Colliery Primary School
Acre Rigg Academy
Acre Rigg Infant School
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Howletch Lane Primary School
Seascape Primary School
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Shotton Primary School
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