Is Whitworth Park Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 5 October 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 15th of 30 secondary schools in County Durham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Whitworth Park Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Whitworth Park Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 51.3 (England: 46.2). 53.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Whitworth Park Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Whitworth Park Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Whitworth Park Academy

Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 7LN

Local ranking15th of 30 secondary schools in County Durham

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1300

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 5 October 2022. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 51.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 53.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 70.3% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 195

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Continued in education: 73.0%
Apprenticeships: 12.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 986
Boys: 503 (51%)
Girls: 493 (49%)
Capacity: 1300 (77% full)
SEND: 21.4%
FSM Eligible: 39.3%
EAL: 3.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.3%
SEN Support: 19.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 55.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,842/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 27.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 94.0%
Black African: 1.3%
White Other: 0.9%
Other: 0.9%
Asian Other: 0.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.4%
Mixed Other: 0.4%

94.0%

White British

1.3%

Black African

0.9%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01388824800

office@whitworthpark.org.uk

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Whitworth Lane

Spennymoor, North East

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Administrative

URN: 145564
UKPRN: 10068491
Establishment No.: 4009
Trust: ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

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