Hermitage Academy, Chester le Street
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
30.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
19.8
Avg class size
42
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
881 pupils
1,050 capacity
169 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Chester le Street
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Chester le Street
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(102)
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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
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.42014%
Overall absence
20.04454%
Persistent absence
898
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
Hermitage Academy
Bullion Lane Primary School
Newker Primary School
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Cestria Primary School
Red Rose Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
Pelton Community Primary School
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
Edmondsley Primary Academy
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