Compare Dene Academy and St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College and The Academy at Shotton Hall

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Dene Academy (Secondary) in Peterlee; St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College (Secondary) in Peterlee; The Academy at Shotton Hall (Secondary) in Peterlee — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Dene Academy, St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College and The Academy at Shotton Hall. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Peterlee, County Durham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Academy at Shotton Hall), published Sep 2024. The lowest is 2 (Dene Academy), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for The Academy at Shotton Hall (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 900, combined total ≈ 2,750, typical FSM 40–45%, range 30–35%–55–60%; spread across trusts such as Advance Learning Partnership, BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST and North East Learning Trust.

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Attribute	Dene Academy SR8 5RL	St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College SR8 1DE	The Academy at Shotton Hall SR8 1AU
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Peterlee County Durham SR8 5RL	Peterlee County Durham SR8 1DE	Peterlee County Durham SR8 1AU
Latest Ofsted	2 18 Jan 2024	2 6 Mar 2017	1 9 Sep 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	818	1100	1150
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Advance Learning Partnership	BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST	North East Learning Trust
Website	www.deneacademy.org.uk	www.st-bedes.org	www.shottonhallacademy.co.uk
Telephone	01915546000	01915876220	01915180222
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Dene Academy

SR8 5RL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Peterlee
County Durham
SR8 5RL
Ofsted: 2 18 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Advance Learning Partnership
Website: www.deneacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01915546000

St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

SR8 1DE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Peterlee
County Durham
SR8 1DE
Ofsted: 2 6 Mar 2017
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.st-bedes.org
Telephone: 01915876220

The Academy at Shotton Hall

SR8 1AU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Peterlee
County Durham
SR8 1AU
Ofsted: 1 9 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North East Learning Trust
Website: www.shottonhallacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01915180222

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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