What did Ofsted judge The Academy at Shotton Hall's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Academy at Shotton Hall's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in July 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Academy at Shotton Hall?

The Academy at Shotton Hall has 1,202 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Academy at Shotton Hall take?

The Academy at Shotton Hall admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is The Academy at Shotton Hall located?

The Academy at Shotton Hall is located in Peterlee, SR8 1AU, County Durham.

How do I apply to The Academy at Shotton Hall?

The Academy at Shotton Hall is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Academy at Shotton Hall?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 94% of pupils at The Academy at Shotton Hall are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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The Academy at Shotton Hall: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Academy at Shotton Hall's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Academy at Shotton Hall's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in July 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Academy at Shotton Hall?: The Academy at Shotton Hall has 1,202 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Academy at Shotton Hall take?: The Academy at Shotton Hall admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is The Academy at Shotton Hall located?: The Academy at Shotton Hall is located in Peterlee, SR8 1AU, County Durham.
How do I apply to The Academy at Shotton Hall?: The Academy at Shotton Hall is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Academy at Shotton Hall?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 94% of pupils at The Academy at Shotton Hall are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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The Academy at Shotton Hall: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Academy at Shotton Hall's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Academy at Shotton Hall's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in July 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Academy at Shotton Hall?: The Academy at Shotton Hall has 1,202 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Academy at Shotton Hall take?: The Academy at Shotton Hall admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is The Academy at Shotton Hall located?: The Academy at Shotton Hall is located in Peterlee, SR8 1AU, County Durham.
How do I apply to The Academy at Shotton Hall?: The Academy at Shotton Hall is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Academy at Shotton Hall?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 94% of pupils at The Academy at Shotton Hall are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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