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The Academy at Shotton Hall

Passfield Way, Peterlee, SR8 1AU
Part of: NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Academy at Shotton Hall
Peterlee, SR8 1AU
1,164 Pupils
1,150 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
31.90% FSM %
552 Boys
612 Girls
About The Academy at Shotton Hall

The Academy at Shotton Hall is a Secondary Academies serving Peterlee 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 1,164 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,150. Current headteacher: Alexandra Hook.

Information on The Academy at Shotton Hall is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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 Castle Eden & Passfield
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 Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-02-2011
UKPRN 10032958
URN 136451
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Amanda Moon Chair of Local Governing Body 31/01/2025 30/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Brian Burlinson Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Gail Cleary Local Governor 22/04/2024 08/09/2025 Elected by parents
Ms Alex Hook Local Governor 01/09/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Karen Jones Local Governor 31/05/2024 30/05/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Jackie Lanagan Local Governor 21/09/2023 20/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Tamara Stewart Local Governor 18/12/2024 17/12/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Anna Walshaw Local Governor 18/12/2024 16/01/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Lisa Willis Local Governor 08/03/2024 07/03/2027 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Shotton Hall Primary School
0.11 km • Peterlee
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St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
0.93 km • Peterlee
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Open Air Education
1.02 km •
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Howletch Lane Primary School
1.02 km • Peterlee
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
1.09 km • Peterlee
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Endeavour Academy Durham
1.35 km • Peterlee
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Academy at Shotton Hall is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Peterlee, County Durham.
The Academy at Shotton Hall has 1,164 pupils, with a capacity of 1,150.
The Academy at Shotton Hall caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Academy at Shotton Hall is: Non-selective.
The Executive Principal at The Academy at Shotton Hall is Alexandra Hook.
The Academy at Shotton Hall is at Passfield Way, Peterlee, SR8 1AU, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at The Academy at Shotton Hall: Does not have a sixth form.
The Academy at Shotton Hall is currently open.
Contact
Executive Principal
Alexandra Hook
Passfield Way, Peterlee, SR8 1AU
01915180222
www.shottonhallacademy.co.uk
Location
SR8 1AU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136451
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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