North Durham Academy

About North Durham Academy

North Durham Academy is an academy sponsor led in Stanley, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 976 pupils on roll. It is part of CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 June 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.9 (2025/26). 50.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

County Durham →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

976 / 1,700 (57%)

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 June 2022

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

High Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0TW

Phone

01207292180

Executive Principal

Mark Gray

Website

http://www.northdurhamacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is North Durham Academy?

North Durham Academy is an academy sponsor led in Stanley, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does North Durham Academy have?

North Durham Academy has 976 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is North Durham Academy's Ofsted rating?

North Durham Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 June 2022).

How does North Durham Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at North Durham Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.9 in 2025/26.

Is North Durham Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — North Durham Academy is part of CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is North Durham Academy?

North Durham Academy is located at High Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0TW.