Woodham Academy
URN: 138717 • Newton Aycliffe DL5 4AX
Overview
- Name
- Woodham Academy
- URN
- 138717
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- EDEN LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Bell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01325300328
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe DL5 4AX
Summary
Woodham Academy, located in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, is a mixed secondary academy with an enrolment of 1,027 students and a capacity of 1,100. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment where students of all abilities can thrive. With a commitment to high academic standards, experienced teachers employ engaging lessons that often incorporate modern digital media to challenge and inspire students.
The academy has made significant strides in recent years, creating a calm and well-structured atmosphere conducive to learning. The school community actively collaborates to ensure that every student feels supported and encouraged to achieve their best. Recent developments include the construction of new classrooms and specialist spaces, aimed at enhancing the overall learning experience.
Woodham Academy also places importance on community engagement, hosting events such as the Year 6 Open Evening to welcome prospective students and their families. The school’s ethos is centred on personal growth, aiming to help each student become the best version of themselves. For more information, visit their website at [woodham.org.uk](http://www.woodham.org.uk).
The academy has made significant strides in recent years, creating a calm and well-structured atmosphere conducive to learning. The school community actively collaborates to ensure that every student feels supported and encouraged to achieve their best. Recent developments include the construction of new classrooms and specialist spaces, aimed at enhancing the overall learning experience.
Woodham Academy also places importance on community engagement, hosting events such as the Year 6 Open Evening to welcome prospective students and their families. The school’s ethos is centred on personal growth, aiming to help each student become the best version of themselves. For more information, visit their website at [woodham.org.uk](http://www.woodham.org.uk).
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Privacy Notice – Governors/Trustees (governance)
- SEND Useful Links (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Events Calendar (calendar)
- Change to start time of school day 16.02.24 (download)
- Privacy Notice – Visitors (download)
- Student Drop off 19.04.24 (download)
- Privacy Notice – Pupils (download)
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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
- EDEN LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1100
- Pupils
- 1027
- Boys
- 513
- Girls
- 514
- FSM %
- 37.40
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1027 | 513 | 514 | 1100 | 37.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1038 | 522 | 516 | 1100 | 32.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 987 | 520 | 467 | 1100 | 28.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 987 | 520 | 467 | 1312 | 28.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 922 | 490 | 432 | 1312 | 25.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 842 | 457 | 385 | 1312 | 20.90 |
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