Hope Wood Academy
Academy special converter · Ages 2–19 · Durham, County Durham
Hope Wood Academy is a special school in Durham, County Durham for ages 2–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Improved significantly, from the inspection on 23 October 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Crawlaw Road, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 3LP
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 2–19
- Council
- County Durham
- Pupils on roll
- 250 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 63.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Improved significantly Inspected 23 October 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils enjoy attending this highly ambitious school.”
- “Their learning is personalised to meet their unique needs.”
- “Pupils are ambassadors for the school.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 27 November 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
What a pass unlocks for Hope Wood Academy
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices and rents, broadband and transport around the school
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in County Durham.
- Endeavour Academy Durham 1.7 mi School remains Good
- Open Air Education 2.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Elemore Hall School 4.0 mi Good
- Trimdon Hill School 5.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Strawberry Lane 7.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation 9.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Durham Trinity School & Sports College 9.1 mi Standards maintained
- The Woodlands 10.2 mi Standards maintained