Durham Community Business College for Technology and Enterprise
URN: 114311 • Durham DH7 7NG
Overview
- Name
- Durham Community Business College for Technology and Enterprise
- URN
- 114311
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 41.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Jobling (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Bracken Court, Durham DH7 7NG
Summary
Durham Community Business College for Technology and Enterprise, now known as Durham Academy, is a mixed secondary community school located in Durham, County Durham. With a current enrolment of 355 pupils and a capacity of 693, the school serves a diverse student body, with over 52% of students eligible for free school meals, indicating a commitment to inclusivity and support for all families.
The academy focuses on creating a supportive and challenging learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The school prides itself on its strong pastoral care and academic guidance, fostering a positive atmosphere that values respect, ambition, and confidence. The curriculum is designed to be personalised and enriched, aiming to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future endeavours.
Durham Academy is dedicated to being a central part of the local community, striving to be the school of choice for residents. The school encourages strong relationships between staff and students, promoting a sense of service and responsibility within the community. Parents are invited to visit the school to see its ethos and educational practices in action.
The academy focuses on creating a supportive and challenging learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The school prides itself on its strong pastoral care and academic guidance, fostering a positive atmosphere that values respect, ambition, and confidence. The curriculum is designed to be personalised and enriched, aiming to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future endeavours.
Durham Academy is dedicated to being a central part of the local community, striving to be the school of choice for residents. The school encourages strong relationships between staff and students, promoting a sense of service and responsibility within the community. Parents are invited to visit the school to see its ethos and educational practices in action.
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 693
- Pupils
- 355
- Boys
- 165
- Girls
- 190
- FSM %
- 52.30
- Open date
- Close date
- 2022-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 355 | 165 | 190 | 693 | 52.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 355 | 165 | 190 | 693 | 52.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 355 | 165 | 190 | 693 | 52.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 355 | 165 | 190 | 693 | 52.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 299 | 147 | 152 | 693 | 46.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 304 | 159 | 145 | 693 | 38.20 |
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