227
Pupils · 2024/25
1%
EAL · 2024/25
30%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Improved significantly
Ofsted inspection · 23/10/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityCounty Durham
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Hope Wood Academy · All-through · County Durham
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
227
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
1%
FSM eligible
64%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
30%
Contact
Address
Crawlaw Road, Easington Colliery, Durham, SR8 3LP
Local authority
County Durham
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 227 | 7.8 | 100% | 1% | 64% | 11% | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 227 | 7.5 | 100% | 1% | 61% | 12% | 35% |
| 2022/23 | 223 | 8.0 | 100% | 1% | 65% | 12% | 32% |
| 2021/22 | 216 | 7.2 | 100% | 1% | 68% | 13% | 36% |
| 2020/21 | 213 | 9.0 | 100% | 1% | 63% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 202 | 7.3 | 100% | 0% | 74% | 8% | 25% |
| 2017/18 | 206 | 8.3 | 100% | 0% | 75% | 9% | 22% |
| 2016/17 | 195 | 15.0 | 100% | 0% | 74% | 9% | 24% |
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