Acre Rigg Academy
URN: 138554 • Peterlee SR8 2DU
Overview
- Name
- Acre Rigg Academy
- URN
- 138554
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julie Craggs (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915862915
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee SR8 2DU
Summary
Acre Rigg Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Peterlee, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 256 pupils and a capacity of 268. The academy is part of the Tudhoe Learning Trust, which encompasses a diverse range of schools, enhancing its educational approach through shared resources and best practices. The school aims to foster a supportive environment where students are encouraged to imagine, believe, and achieve their potential.
The academy offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, which have recently achieved notable success, such as winning county championships in tag rugby. Acre Rigg Academy prioritises the wellbeing of its students, providing pastoral support and various clubs to enrich the learning experience. The school operates an Early Birds provision from 8:00 am and welcomes all other students from 8:30 am.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (58.20%), Acre Rigg Academy is committed to inclusivity and community engagement. The school encourages open communication with parents and guardians, offering various channels for inquiries and support. For more information, visit their website or contact the school directly.
The academy offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, which have recently achieved notable success, such as winning county championships in tag rugby. Acre Rigg Academy prioritises the wellbeing of its students, providing pastoral support and various clubs to enrich the learning experience. The school operates an Early Birds provision from 8:00 am and welcomes all other students from 8:30 am.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (58.20%), Acre Rigg Academy is committed to inclusivity and community engagement. The school encourages open communication with parents and guardians, offering various channels for inquiries and support. For more information, visit their website or contact the school directly.
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- Governors (governance)
- Children Looked After with SEND (sen)
- How do children with SEND engage in all activities? (sen)
- How we adapt the curriculum and learning environment for children & young people with SEND (sen)
- How we evaluate the effectiveness of SEND Provision (sen)
- Meet Our SENDCO (sen)
- Our approach to teaching children & young people with SEND (sen)
- Our SEND Provision (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- The kinds of SEND that are provided for (sen)
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 268
- Pupils
- 256
- Boys
- 123
- Girls
- 133
- FSM %
- 58.20
- Open date
- 2012-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 256 | 123 | 133 | 268 | 58.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 252 | 120 | 132 | 268 | 57.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 280 | 132 | 148 | 268 | 56.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 280 | 132 | 148 | 268 | 56.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 281 | 147 | 134 | 268 | 49.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 268 | 142 | 126 | 268 | 43.30 |
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