How many pupils does Hermitage Academy have?

Hermitage Academy has 932 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hermitage Academy's Ofsted rating?

Hermitage Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024).

How does Hermitage Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Hermitage Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.1 in 2025/26.

Is Hermitage Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hermitage Academy is part of NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Hermitage Academy?

Hermitage Academy is located at Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD.

Hermitage Academy

Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD

Good

Inspected 12 March 2024

Good

Ofsted

50.1

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

932

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Hermitage Academy

Hermitage Academy is an academy converter in Chester le Street, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 932 pupils on roll. It is part of NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.1 (2025/26). 30.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: County Durham →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 932 / 1,050 (89%)
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 12 March 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

30.1%

Free school meals

2.4%

EAL

1.5%

SEN support

13.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

50.1

Attainment 8

173 pupils

49.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

71.7%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

28 students

10.7%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

58%

To higher education

21%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

89%

Sustained destination

76%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.4%

Overall absence

20.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

61.1

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -6.8 vs 2023/24

15.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

5.41

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -4.4 vs 2023/24

£51,262

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,283 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

10.7

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,965

Spend per pupil

£8,618

Income per pupil

63%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD
Head Teacher: Lindsay Maughan
Website: http://www.hermitageacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hermitage Academy?: Hermitage Academy is an academy converter in Chester le Street, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Hermitage Academy have?: Hermitage Academy has 932 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Hermitage Academy's Ofsted rating?: Hermitage Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024).
How does Hermitage Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Hermitage Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.1 in 2025/26.
Is Hermitage Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Hermitage Academy is part of NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Hermitage Academy?: Hermitage Academy is located at Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD.

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