Open Other Secondary Mixed

Hermitage Academy

Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, DH2 3AD
Part of: NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Hermitage Academy
Chester le Street, DH2 3AD
932 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
30.80% FSM %
457 Boys
475 Girls
About Hermitage Academy

Hermitage Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in County Durham, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 932 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Lindsay Maughan.

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 North Durham
Ward Chester-le-Street South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-09-2019
UKPRN 10084301
URN 147531
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (6)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr James Blower Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Scott Bullock Local Governor 11/09/2024 10/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Sheila Carruthers Local Governor 21/01/2025 20/01/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr David Clough Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lindsay Maughan Local Governor 06/11/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Simon Westrip Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Bullion Lane Primary School
0.6 km • Chester le Street
Other
Newker Primary School
0.68 km • Chester le Street
Other
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
1.36 km • Chester le Street
Other
Cestria Primary School
1.39 km • Chester le Street
Other
Red Rose Primary School
1.41 km • Chester le Street
Other
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
1.49 km • Chester le Street
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Hermitage Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Chester le Street, County Durham.
Hermitage Academy has 932 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
Hermitage Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The Headteacher at Hermitage Academy is Mrs Lindsay Maughan.
Hermitage Academy is at Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, DH2 3AD, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Hermitage Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lindsay Maughan
Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, DH2 3AD
www.hermitageacademy.co.uk/
Location
DH2 3AD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147531
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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