Open Other Secondary Mixed

Easington Academy

Stockton Road, Peterlee, SR8 3AY
Part of: EASINGTON ACADEMY (Single-academy trust)
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Easington Academy
Peterlee, SR8 3AY
788 Pupils
750 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
36.80% FSM %
417 Boys
371 Girls
About Easington Academy

Easington Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in County Durham, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 788 pupils on roll. School capacity: 750. Current headteacher: Nicola Falconer.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with County Durham or the school directly.

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 Easington & Shotton
Urban / Rural Larger rural: 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 NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-04-2012
UKPRN 10037016
URN 138075
Data Last Updated 20-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ernie Milne Chair of Local Governing Body 27/01/2025 26/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Stacey Benton Local Governor 21/11/2025 20/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Emma Davies Local Governor 01/11/2023 31/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Nicola Falconer Local Governor 01/09/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Debra Livingston Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Helen McCoy Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Philip Powell Local Governor 08/06/2024 07/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Katy Stobbs Local Governor 03/12/2025 02/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Lesley Wood Local Governor 01/02/2025 31/01/2028 Appointed by academy members
Schools Nearby
Rosemary Lane Nursery School
0.42 km • Peterlee
Other
Easington CofE Primary School
0.44 km • Peterlee
Other
Hope Wood Academy
0.45 km • Durham
Other
Easington Colliery Primary School
1.14 km • Peterlee
Other
Acre Rigg Academy
1.68 km • Peterlee
Other
Acre Rigg Infant School
1.7 km • Peterlee
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Easington Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Peterlee, County Durham.
Easington Academy has 788 pupils, with a capacity of 750.
Easington Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Easington Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Easington Academy is Mrs Nicola Falconer.
Easington Academy is at Stockton Road, Easington Village, Peterlee, SR8 3AY, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Easington Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Easington Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Nicola Falconer
Stockton Road, Easington Village, Peterlee, SR8 3AY
01915270757
www.easingtonacademy.co.uk
Location
SR8 3AY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138075
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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