How many pupils does Acre Rigg Academy have?

Acre Rigg Academy has 256 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

47% of pupils at Acre Rigg Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Acre Rigg Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Acre Rigg Academy is part of TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Acre Rigg Academy?

Acre Rigg Academy is located at Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU.

Acre Rigg Academy

Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

47%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

256

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Acre Rigg Academy

Acre Rigg Academy is an academy sponsor led in Peterlee, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 256 pupils on roll. It is part of TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 58.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: County Durham →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 256 / 268 (96%)
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

58.8%

Free school meals

3.9%

EAL

1.2%

SEN support

33.2%

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)

47%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

102

Avg reading score

101

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.4%

Overall absence

10.7%

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.

11.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -4.7 vs 2023/24

21.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +6.5 vs 2023/24

6.75

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

£47,985

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,802 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 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.

£6,695

Spend per pupil

£7,348

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: Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU
Phone: 01915862915
Headteacher: Julie Craggs
Website: http://www.acreriggacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Acre Rigg Academy?: Acre Rigg Academy is an academy sponsor led in Peterlee, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Acre Rigg Academy have?: Acre Rigg Academy has 256 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Acre Rigg Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 47% of pupils at Acre Rigg Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Acre Rigg Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Acre Rigg Academy is part of TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Acre Rigg Academy?: Acre Rigg Academy is located at Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU.

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