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Greenfield Academy

Greenfield Academy

County Durham, DL5 7LFSecondary School·Ages 11-16
R. Improvementby Ofsted

68%

Capacity

643

Pupils

2.5x

Demand

About Greenfield Academy

Greenfield Academy is a state-funded None secondary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 11 to 16. The school has 643 pupils on roll, operating at 68% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Greenfield Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher James Keating, it falls under County Durham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of -0.50 is well below the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is developing at 37.7. Additionally, ranked 2611th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 31 in County Durham.

Greenfield Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 248 applications for 98 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 91 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Greenfield Academy include Theatre, Astro Turf, Sports Hall, Sixth Form Centre, ICT Suite, Art Studios.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Basketball, Rowing, Cricket, Swimming and 5 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Young Enterprise, Film Club and 5 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 56.8%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.

For families exploring secondary schools in County Durham, Greenfield Academy is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressGreenfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7LF
HeadteacherJames Keating
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils643
Free School Meals (FSM)56.8%
School Capacity643 / 950 (68% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Sept 2019
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 10 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on Progress 8 (-0.50)

2611th of 3,141

Nationally

Top 83%

109th of 142

In North East

Top 77%

28th of 31

In County Durham

Top 90%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data

GCSE Results

2023/24

Progress 8 Score

-0.50Well Below Average

Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally

BelowAverageAbove

Attainment 8 (vs national avg)

+37.7Well Above Average

Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average

BelowAverageAbove
Grade 9-4 (Standard Pass)43%
Grade 9-5 (Strong Pass)22%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

6
TheatreAstro TurfSports HallSixth Form CentreICT SuiteArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

BasketballRowingCricketSwimmingMartial ArtsRugbyGymnasticsAthleticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaYoung EnterpriseFilm ClubArt ClubChoirCodingGardeningChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

98

Applications

248

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

91 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Greenfield Academy

Greenfield Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.

Contact Information

01325300378greenfieldacademy.org.uk/

Greenfield Way, Newton Aycliffe

County Durham, DL5 7LF

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Greenfield Way, Newton Aycliffe

County Durham, DL5 7LF

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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