Endeavour Academy Durham
URN: 141109 • Peterlee SR8 2RN
Overview
- Name
- Endeavour Academy Durham
- URN
- 141109
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- APOLLO SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kerrie Whelan (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01915185595
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Willerby Grove, Peterlee SR8 2RN
Summary
Endeavour Academy Durham is a free school located in Peterlee, County Durham, catering to mixed-gender students in Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11). With a capacity of 50 pupils, the academy focuses on providing personalised education for young people facing social and emotional challenges that hinder their engagement in mainstream education. The school aims to create a safe and nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and emotionally.
The curriculum at Endeavour Academy combines core subjects such as English, Maths, and Science with vocational courses in partnership with East Durham College, including areas like Sport and Hair and Beauty. This approach is designed to meet the individual needs of students, allowing them to develop essential skills while addressing their unique challenges.
Endeavour Academy places significant emphasis on community and family involvement, working closely with local schools and agencies to ensure a supportive transition for students. The academy's trained staff are dedicated to empowering learners and fostering a collaborative relationship with families to enhance educational outcomes.
The curriculum at Endeavour Academy combines core subjects such as English, Maths, and Science with vocational courses in partnership with East Durham College, including areas like Sport and Hair and Beauty. This approach is designed to meet the individual needs of students, allowing them to develop essential skills while addressing their unique challenges.
Endeavour Academy places significant emphasis on community and family involvement, working closely with local schools and agencies to ensure a supportive transition for students. The academy's trained staff are dedicated to empowering learners and fostering a collaborative relationship with families to enhance educational outcomes.
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Nearby alternatives
- Glendene School (45.2)
- Horden Dene View School (45.2)
- Open Air Education (34.2)
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 14 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- APOLLO SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 50
- Pupils
- 50
- Boys
- 12
- Girls
- 38
- FSM %
- 64.00
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-09-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 50 | 12 | 38 | 50 | 64.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 49 | 12 | 37 | 50 | 57.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 49 | 19 | 30 | 50 | 47.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 49 | 19 | 30 | 50 | 47.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 48 | 21 | 27 | 50 | 54.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 33 | 17 | 16 | 40 | 60.60 |
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