How many pupils does Chilton Academy have?

Chilton Academy has 283 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Chilton Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

63% of pupils at Chilton Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Chilton Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Chilton Academy is part of EDEN LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Chilton Academy?

Chilton Academy is located at Chilton, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 0PT.

Chilton Academy

Chilton, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 0PT

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

63%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

283

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Chilton Academy

Chilton Academy is an academy converter in Ferryhill, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 283 pupils on roll. It is part of EDEN LEARNING TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 31.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: County Durham →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 283 / 378 (75%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

31.8%

Free school meals

3.4%

EAL

2.5%

SEN support

25.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

63%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

7.8%

Overall absence

21.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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.

11.4

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.1 vs 2022/23

24.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.8 vs 2022/23

6.18

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -5.0 vs 2022/23

£37,169

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↓ −£822 vs 2022/23

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2022/23

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.

£7,013

Spend per pupil

£6,396

Income per pupil

47%

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: Chilton, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 0PT
Phone: 01388720255
Headteacher: Carrie Dodsworth
Website: www.chilton.durham.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

EDEN LEARNING TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chilton Academy?: Chilton Academy is an academy converter in Ferryhill, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Chilton Academy have?: Chilton Academy has 283 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Chilton Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 63% of pupils at Chilton Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Chilton Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Chilton Academy is part of EDEN LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Chilton Academy?: Chilton Academy is located at Chilton, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 0PT.

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