Durham Academy Catchment Area
Durham Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Durham, County Durham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 396 pupils, and a capacity of 693 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
396
Pupils
693
Capacity
57%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2022
Durham Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Durham Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with County Durham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by County Durham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find County Durham catchment area documents →Durham Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Bracken Court, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7NG
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 61.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149251
Other Secondary Schools in Durham
If Durham Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Durham are the next closest alternatives.
Belmont Community School Catchment Area
Community school · DH1 2AG
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Catchment Area
Community school · DH1 4SU
Framwellgate School Durham Catchment Area
Academy converter · DH1 5BQ
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester Catchment Area
Academy converter · DH7 0RD
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham Catchment Area
Academy converter · DH1 4NG
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Frequently Asked Questions — Durham Academy
Is Durham Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Durham Academy has a capacity of 693 places and currently has 396 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Durham Academy? ▾
Admission to Durham Academy is managed by County Durham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Durham Academy cover? ▾
Durham Academy is a secondary school in Durham, County Durham, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Durham Academy? ▾
Durham Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.