Hermitage Academy
URN: 147531 • Chester le Street DH2 3AD
Overview
- Name
- Hermitage Academy
- URN
- 147531
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lindsay Maughan (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street DH2 3AD
Summary
Hermitage Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Chester le Street, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 932 students and a capacity of 1,050. As an academy converter, the school operates under the North East Learning Trust, which supports its governance and educational framework. The academy is committed to fostering a positive learning environment that aligns with its vision and values, focusing on the holistic development of each student.
The curriculum at Hermitage Academy is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, catering to the diverse needs of its pupils. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement while also promoting personal growth, resilience, and community involvement. With 30.8% of students eligible for free school meals, Hermitage Academy is dedicated to ensuring that all students receive the support they need to succeed.
The school actively engages with the local community, encouraging parental involvement and collaboration to enhance the educational experience. Hermitage Academy aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for their future roles as responsible citizens. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.hermitageacademy.co.uk/.
The curriculum at Hermitage Academy is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, catering to the diverse needs of its pupils. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement while also promoting personal growth, resilience, and community involvement. With 30.8% of students eligible for free school meals, Hermitage Academy is dedicated to ensuring that all students receive the support they need to succeed.
The school actively engages with the local community, encouraging parental involvement and collaboration to enhance the educational experience. Hermitage Academy aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for their future roles as responsible citizens. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.hermitageacademy.co.uk/.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Meet our governors (governance)
- Ian Clough (governance)
- Jim Blower (governance)
- Lindsay Maughan (governance)
- Michael Donnelly (governance)
- Scott Bullock (governance)
- Simon Westrip (governance)
- SEND useful links (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- The Hermitage School (70.2)
- Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy (64.5)
- Park View School (57.6)
- Lord Lawson of Beamish Community School (45.2)
- Park View Community School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 932
- Boys
- 457
- Girls
- 475
- FSM %
- 30.80
- Open date
- 2019-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 932 | 457 | 475 | 1050 | 30.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1000 | 488 | 512 | 1050 | 28.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1050 | 505 | 545 | 1050 | 25.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1050 | 505 | 545 | 1050 | 25.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1024 | 527 | 497 | 1050 | 20.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1083 | 556 | 527 | 1050 | 16.80 |
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