Dene Academy
URN: 147122 • Peterlee SR8 5RL
Overview
- Name
- Dene Academy
- URN
- 147122
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Nelson (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01915546000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Manor Way, Peterlee SR8 5RL
Summary
Dene Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Peterlee, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 641 students and a capacity of 818. As an academy converter, the school focuses on providing a supportive and engaging educational experience that fosters creativity, independent learning, and personal growth. The school is committed to ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, can achieve academic success.
The academy promotes a strong sense of community, aiming to build students' confidence and pride in their achievements. Dene Academy places a high emphasis on exceptional teaching and learning, equipping students with essential personal and social skills to become well-rounded citizens. The school culture encourages resilience, high aspirations, and respect, supported by outstanding pastoral care tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (59.80%), Dene Academy is dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by its community and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive academically and personally. For more information, visit their website at [Dene Academy](http://www.deneacademy.org.uk/).
The academy promotes a strong sense of community, aiming to build students' confidence and pride in their achievements. Dene Academy places a high emphasis on exceptional teaching and learning, equipping students with essential personal and social skills to become well-rounded citizens. The school culture encourages resilience, high aspirations, and respect, supported by outstanding pastoral care tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (59.80%), Dene Academy is dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by its community and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive academically and personally. For more information, visit their website at [Dene Academy](http://www.deneacademy.org.uk/).
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Teaching & Learning (sen)
- Early Assessment (sen)
- Finance for SEND (sen)
- Primary Transition (sen)
- Providing Learning Support (sen)
- SEND Areas of Need (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- The SEND Support Team (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
- 818
- Pupils
- 641
- Boys
- 333
- Girls
- 308
- FSM %
- 59.80
- Open date
- 2019-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 641 | 333 | 308 | 818 | 59.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 635 | 327 | 308 | 818 | 58.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 612 | 330 | 282 | 818 | 52.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 612 | 330 | 282 | 818 | 52.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 626 | 333 | 293 | 818 | 50.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 641 | 340 | 301 | 818 | 45.70 |
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