Dene Community School

URN: 114313 • Peterlee SR8 5RL

Overview

Name
Dene Community School
URN
114313
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
47.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
David Nelson (since 2025) , Head Teacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Manor Way, Peterlee SR8 5RL

Summary

Dene Community School, located in Peterlee, County Durham, is a mixed secondary community school with a current enrolment of 617 students, against a capacity of 818. The school is committed to providing a supportive and engaging educational experience, aiming to foster a sense of community and individual growth among its students.

The school’s mission focuses on delivering an innovative curriculum that encourages challenge, creativity, and independent learning. Dene Academy prioritises exceptional teaching and learning, with a strong emphasis on equipping students with the personal and social skills necessary to become confident and well-rounded citizens.

Dene Community School also places a high value on pastoral care, ensuring that the needs of every student are met. The ethos of the school promotes resilience, high aspirations, and integrity, creating an environment where students can thrive academically and personally, regardless of their backgrounds.

Key details

LA
County Durham
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
818
Pupils
617
Boys
326
Girls
291
FSM %
39.40
Open date
Close date
2019-08-31
Last Ofsted
2018-05-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
County Durham

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 617 326 291 818 39.40
2024-09-11 617 326 291 818 39.40
2023-09-11 617 326 291 818 39.40
2022-09-11 617 326 291 818 39.40
2021-09-11 617 326 291 818 39.40
2020-09-11 617 326 291 818 39.40

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