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Hope Wood Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Hope Wood Academy is a academy special converter not applicable school in Durham, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2–19, with 227 pupils, and a capacity of 249 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–19

Age range

227

Pupils

249

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Hope Wood Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Hope Wood 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.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Hope Wood Academy — School Information

Full address
Crawlaw Road, Easington Colliery, Durham, SR8 3LP
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2–19 years
Free school meals
64.2% of pupils
DfE URN
138718

Other Not applicable Schools in Durham

If Hope Wood Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Durham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hope Wood Academy

Is Hope Wood Academy oversubscribed?

Hope Wood Academy is operating close to its capacity of 249 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Hope Wood Academy?

Admission to Hope Wood 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 Hope Wood Academy cover?

Hope Wood Academy is a not applicable school in Durham, County Durham, serving pupils aged 2–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hope Wood Academy?

Hope Wood Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.