Sacriston Academy, Durham
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
What This School Does Well
Sacriston Academy excels at creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child is known and supported. The school has a strong commitment to helping all pupils succeed, particularly those with additional needs or from disadvantaged backgrounds. Pupils are happy, well-behaved and benefit from a rich range of experiences including visitors, clubs and educational trips that bring learning to life.
Key Strengths
- Highly positive behaviour and attendance culture with strong support systems
- Well-designed, carefully sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge securely over time
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, including tailored provision
- Strong early years provision with smooth transitions and stimulating learning environments
- Extensive enrichment experiences including visitors, clubs, trips and residential visits
Areas for Improvement
- Need to sustain recent positive outcomes over time
- Attendance remains a challenge for a small number of pupils despite strategic improvements
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, educational visits, residential trips, visitors
Sacriston Academy is a strong performing school with excellent safeguarding, positive behaviour, and well-designed curriculum. The school prioritises inclusion and provides extensive enrichment opportunities for all pupils.
At a Glance
43.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 74% to 92%. Maths has improved from 74% to 92%. Writing has improved from 68% to 88%.
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
24.7
Infant (KS1)
25.8
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute Calculator
Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply
What are my chances?
Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
51%
Available places
190 pupils
376 capacity
186 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Durham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Durham
Admissions Demand - County Durham
Places available
6,592
Applications
4,491
Got 1st preference
96.4%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across County Durham (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
House Prices
Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost
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
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
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
4.74332%
Overall absence
11.7284%
Persistent absence
162
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.
Nearby Schools
Do you work at this school?
Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.