Hermitage Academy Catchment Area
Hermitage Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Chester le Street, County Durham , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 932 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
932
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Hermitage Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Hermitage 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 →Hermitage Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, DH2 3AD
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Free school meals
- 30.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147531
Other Secondary Schools in Chester le Street
If Hermitage Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Chester le Street are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Hermitage Academy
Is Hermitage Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Hermitage Academy has a capacity of 1050 places and currently has 932 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Hermitage Academy? ▾
Admission to Hermitage 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 Hermitage Academy cover? ▾
Hermitage Academy is a secondary school in Chester le Street, County Durham, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Hermitage Academy? ▾
Hermitage Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.