Hope Wood Academy
URN: 138718 • Durham SR8 3LP
Overview
- Name
- Hope Wood Academy
- URN
- 138718
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE ASCENT ACADEMIES' TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Adele Pearson-Atkinson (since 2025) , Head of Academy
- Telephone
- 03339991454
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Crawlaw Road, Durham SR8 3LP
Summary
Hope Wood Academy is a mixed academy special converter located in Durham, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 227 pupils, slightly exceeding its capacity of 224. The school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that fosters lifelong success for its students. With a significant percentage of pupils (64.20%) eligible for free school meals, the academy is dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of its community.
The curriculum at Hope Wood Academy is designed to offer a range of learning opportunities that cater to the individual needs of students. Recent initiatives, such as National Careers Week, highlight the school's focus on preparing students for future career paths by engaging them in discussions about various job opportunities and aspirations. The academy also emphasizes the importance of extracurricular activities, as demonstrated by students' participation in regional performances and workshops.
Hope Wood Academy values community involvement and encourages parents and families to contribute to the school's initiatives. The academy regularly communicates important information, such as term dates and training days, through its website and social media channels, ensuring that families are well-informed and engaged in their children's education.
The curriculum at Hope Wood Academy is designed to offer a range of learning opportunities that cater to the individual needs of students. Recent initiatives, such as National Careers Week, highlight the school's focus on preparing students for future career paths by engaging them in discussions about various job opportunities and aspirations. The academy also emphasizes the importance of extracurricular activities, as demonstrated by students' participation in regional performances and workshops.
Hope Wood Academy values community involvement and encourages parents and families to contribute to the school's initiatives. The academy regularly communicates important information, such as term dates and training days, through its website and social media channels, ensuring that families are well-informed and engaged in their children's education.
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE ASCENT ACADEMIES' TRUST
- Capacity
- 224
- Pupils
- 227
- Boys
- 155
- Girls
- 72
- FSM %
- 64.20
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-09-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 227 | 155 | 72 | 224 | 64.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 227 | 158 | 69 | 226 | 59.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 216 | 156 | 60 | 218 | 63.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 216 | 156 | 60 | 218 | 63.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 213 | 152 | 61 | 209 | 63.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 208 | 151 | 57 | 209 | 58.20 |
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