Whitworth Park Academy
URN: 145564 • Spennymoor DL16 7LN
Overview
- Name
- Whitworth Park Academy
- URN
- 145564
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stuart Dixon (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01388824800
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor DL16 7LN
Summary
Whitworth Park Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Spennymoor, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 986 students and a capacity of 1,300. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it is part of the Advance Learning Partnership, which emphasizes collaboration to enhance educational opportunities. The school aims to provide a well-rounded education, focusing on both academic achievement and the development of social and personal skills.
The academy prides itself on its inclusive approach, supporting all students, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Whitworth Park Academy has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted and is recognized as a 'World-Class School.' The leadership team prioritizes effective professional development for teachers, ensuring high-quality instruction and support for students.
Community values such as kindness, diligence, and respect are central to the school's ethos. The academy fosters a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning, develop mastery in their subjects, and understand their role within the school community. Parents are invited to engage with the school and explore its facilities.
The academy prides itself on its inclusive approach, supporting all students, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Whitworth Park Academy has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted and is recognized as a 'World-Class School.' The leadership team prioritizes effective professional development for teachers, ensuring high-quality instruction and support for students.
Community values such as kindness, diligence, and respect are central to the school's ethos. The academy fosters a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning, develop mastery in their subjects, and understand their role within the school community. Parents are invited to engage with the school and explore its facilities.
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- SEND areas of need (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- SEND Transition (sen)
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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
- ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 1300
- Pupils
- 986
- Boys
- 495
- Girls
- 491
- FSM %
- 38.70
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 986 | 495 | 491 | 1300 | 38.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 937 | 479 | 458 | 1300 | 33.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 793 | 401 | 392 | 1300 | 29.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 793 | 401 | 392 | 1300 | 29.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 731 | 363 | 368 | 1300 | 26.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 744 | 367 | 377 | 1350 | 22.40 |
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