Woodham Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4AXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Woodham Academy is a secondary school in Newton Aycliffe for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 12th of 30 secondary schools in County Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 9 May 2018, report published 11 June 2018

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

171 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score48.2

48.2, 2.1 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths46.2%

46.2%, 0.8 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths65.5%

65.5%, 0.7 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc53.8%

53.8%, 13.3 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.35

4.35, 0.26 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,071 pupils on roll, with places for 1,100

Eligible for free school meals37.5%

37.5%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.6%

4.6%, 17 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.4%

14.4%, 0.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.3%

2.3%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Woodham Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Greenfield Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Attainment 8: 35.7
UTC South Durham	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 39.2
Ferryhill School	4 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 41.5
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland	5 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 43.9
Whitworth Park Academy	5 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 50.4

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: EDEN LEARNING TRUST
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Bell
Phone: 01325300328
Website: woodham.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4AX
Local authority: County Durham
URN: 138717

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.