The Academy at Shotton Hall

About The Academy at Shotton Hall

The Academy at Shotton Hall is an academy converter in Peterlee, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,164 pupils on roll. It is part of NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 55 (2025/26). 34.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

County Durham →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,164 / 1,150 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

9 July 2024

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Passfield Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1AU

Phone

01915180222

Executive Principal

Alexandra Hook

Website

www.shottonhallacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Academy at Shotton Hall?

The Academy at Shotton Hall is an academy converter in Peterlee, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Academy at Shotton Hall have?

The Academy at Shotton Hall has 1,164 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Academy at Shotton Hall's Ofsted rating?

The Academy at Shotton Hall was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024).

How does The Academy at Shotton Hall perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Academy at Shotton Hall achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 55 in 2025/26.

Is The Academy at Shotton Hall part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Academy at Shotton Hall is part of NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST.

Where is The Academy at Shotton Hall?

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