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Woodham Academy

Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4AX
Part of: WOODHAM ACADEMY (Single-academy trust)
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Woodham Academy
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4AX
1,027 Pupils
1,100 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
37.40% FSM %
513 Boys
514 Girls
About Woodham Academy

Woodham Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Newton Aycliffe and the surrounding area in County Durham. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North East region.

It has 1,027 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,100. Current headteacher: Andrew Bell.

Information on Woodham Academy 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 Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
Ward Aycliffe South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor EDEN LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-09-2012
UKPRN 10038631
URN 138717
Data Last Updated 11-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Sean Barnett Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2012 31/10/2025 Appointed by academy members
Mr David Knight Chair of Local Governing Body 01/11/2025 16/10/2026 Appointed by academy members
Mr John Adamson Local Governor 19/11/2024 20/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Sean Barnett Local Governor 01/09/2012 24/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Bell Local Governor 01/09/2019 31/08/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Glen Cochrane Local Governor 08/01/2024 07/01/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Jonathan French Local Governor 03/08/2012 05/06/2028 Original (signatory) members
Mr Michael Hynes Local Governor 08/02/2023 08/02/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mr Ian Johnson Local Governor 01/09/2017 11/09/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Laura Langdale-Bush Local Governor 16/02/2024 15/02/2028 Appointed by academy members
Miss Keely Madgin Local Governor 16/05/2023 13/01/2026 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Andrea Mulhearn Local Governor 05/06/2024 04/06/2028 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
0.48 km • Newton Aycliffe
Other
Vane Road Primary School
0.5 km • Newton Aycliffe
Other
North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School
0.83 km • Newton Aycliffe
Other
Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society
0.97 km • Newton Aycliffe
Other
Sugar Hill Primary School
1.11 km • Newton Aycliffe
Other
Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery
1.35 km • Newton Aycliffe
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Woodham Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.
Woodham Academy has 1,027 pupils, with a capacity of 1,100.
Woodham Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Woodham Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Woodham Academy is Mr Andrew Bell.
Woodham Academy is at Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4AX, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Woodham Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Woodham Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Bell
Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4AX
01325300328
www.woodham.org.uk
Location
DL5 4AX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138717
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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