Woodham Academy Catchment Area
Woodham Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1027 pupils, and a capacity of 1100 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,027
Pupils
1,100
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Woodham Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Woodham 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 →Woodham Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4AX
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 37.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138717
Other Secondary Schools in Newton Aycliffe
If Woodham Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Newton Aycliffe are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Woodham Academy
Is Woodham Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Woodham Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1100 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Woodham Academy? ▾
Admission to Woodham 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 Woodham Academy cover? ▾
Woodham Academy is a secondary school in Newton Aycliffe, 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 Woodham Academy? ▾
Woodham Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.