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Sedgefield Community College

Hawthorn Road, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, TS21 3DD

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Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
52.4
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–16
Ages
981
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Sedgefield Community College

Sedgefield Community College is an academy converter in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 981 pupils on roll. It is part of THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.4 (2025/26). 24.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.6% 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
981 / 975 (101%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

24.9%
Free school meals
0.6%
EAL
4.0%
SEN support
14.1%
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)

52.4
Attainment 8
189 pupils
54.5%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
69.3%
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.

Where pupils go next

90%
Sustained destination
79%
Stayed in education
6%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.0%
Overall absence
13.9%
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.

55.3
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -2.6 vs 2023/24
18
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24
20.21
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +5.8 vs 2023/24
£51,637
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 12% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,657 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
6.6
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.

£8,713
Spend per pupil
£8,928
Income per pupil
45%
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
Hawthorn Road, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, TS21 3DD
Phone
01740617777
Headteacher
Paul Fleming

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sedgefield Community College?
Sedgefield Community College is an academy converter in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Sedgefield Community College have?
Sedgefield Community College has 981 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Sedgefield Community College perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Sedgefield Community College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.4 in 2025/26.
Is Sedgefield Community College part of an academy trust?
Yes — Sedgefield Community College is part of THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST.
Where is Sedgefield Community College?
Sedgefield Community College is located at Hawthorn Road, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, TS21 3DD.

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