Open Other Secondary Mixed

North Durham Academy

High Street, Stanley, DH9 0TW
Part of: CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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North Durham Academy
Stanley, DH9 0TW
976 Pupils
1,700 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
50.70% FSM %
501 Boys
475 Girls
About North Durham Academy

North Durham Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Stanley and the surrounding area in County Durham with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North East region.

It has 976 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,700. Current headteacher: Mark Gray.

Information on North Durham Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
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 Stanley
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 Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2011
UKPRN 10034917
URN 136745
Data Last Updated 11-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Barry Clark Local Governor 14/12/2022 13/12/2026 Appointed by trustees
Angela Cobb Local Governor 09/10/2024 08/10/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Rachel Graham Local Governor 11/11/2021 10/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Rachel Graham Local Governor 11/11/2025 10/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Mark Gray Local Governor 06/06/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Alan Henderson Local Governor 03/02/2023 02/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Johnson Local Governor 14/12/2022 13/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Lunn Local Governor 25/06/2025 24/06/2029 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Deborah Menear Local Governor 10/05/2023 09/05/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Phill Ramsden Local Governor 25/06/2025 24/06/2029 Elected by parents
Mr David Scutt Local Governor 01/03/2025 28/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kevin Showler Local Governor 25/06/2025 24/06/2029 Appointed by trustees
Schools Nearby
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
0.38 km • Stanley
Other
East Stanley School
0.46 km • Stanley
Other
Shield Row Primary School
0.82 km • Stanley
Other
Stanley Burnside Primary School
0.91 km • Stanley
Other
South Stanley Infant and Nursery School
1 km • Stanley
Other
South Stanley Junior School
1.07 km • Stanley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
North Durham Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Stanley, County Durham.
North Durham Academy has 976 pupils, with a capacity of 1,700.
North Durham Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at North Durham Academy is: Non-selective.
The Executive Principal at North Durham Academy is Mr Mark Gray.
North Durham Academy is at High Street, Stanley, DH9 0TW, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
North Durham Academy is currently open.
Contact
Executive Principal
Mr Mark Gray
High Street, Stanley, DH9 0TW
01207292180
www.northdurhamacademy.co.uk/
Location
DH9 0TW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136745
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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