Open Other Secondary Mixed

Dene Academy

Manor Way, Peterlee, SR8 5RL
Part of: ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
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Dene Academy
Peterlee, SR8 5RL
641 Pupils
818 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
59.80% FSM %
333 Boys
308 Girls
About Dene Academy

Dene Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Peterlee, County Durham, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 641 pupils on roll. School capacity: 818. Current headteacher: David Nelson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency Easington
Ward Horden & Dene House
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-09-2019
UKPRN 10084234
URN 147122
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Lee Sowerby Chair of Local Governing Body 01/04/2024 31/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Carina Briggs Local Governor 13/10/2023 12/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Natalie Coyne Local Governor 03/10/2023 02/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Garside Local Governor 21/09/2024 20/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ellen Harrison Local Governor 07/02/2023 28/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Ann-Marie Lee Local Governor 05/11/2024 04/11/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr David Nelson Local Governor 09/10/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Neil Parkin Local Governor 10/01/2022 16/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Price Local Governor 12/11/2020 11/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Dene House Primary School
0.16 km • Peterlee
Other
Cotsford Primary School
0.69 km • Peterlee
Other
Yohden Primary School
0.7 km • Peterlee
Other
Horden Nursery School
0.88 km • Peterlee
Other
Seascape Primary School
0.88 km • Peterlee
Other
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
1.63 km • Peterlee
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Dene Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Peterlee, County Durham.
Dene Academy has 641 pupils, with a capacity of 818.
Dene Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Dene Academy is: Non-selective.
The Head Teacher at Dene Academy is Mr David Nelson.
Dene Academy is at Manor Way, Peterlee, SR8 5RL, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Dene Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Dene Academy is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Mr David Nelson
Manor Way, Peterlee, SR8 5RL
01915546000
www.deneacademy.org.uk/
Location
SR8 5RL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147122
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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