Sedgefield Community College
Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3DD · County Durham · secondary school
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5th of 30 secondary schools in County Durham we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.6/10 against 890 of them, against 7.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 34% | 3.20 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.5 · 72 | 30% | 2.20 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.36 · 76 | 25% | 1.94 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.4 · 79 | 10% | 0.80 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sedgefield Community College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.36 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 982 pupils against a stated capacity of 975. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain the high progress scores seen in recent data? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their attainment in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Sedgefield Community College
Overview
Sedgefield Community College continues to be an outstanding school, providing an environment where pupils feel "safe, happy and valued." Leaders have created a "highly ambitious" curriculum that balances academic success with character development, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for modern life.
Strengths
- Pupils display "impeccable" behaviour, treating others with courtesy and respect in a "calm yet purposeful" atmosphere.
- Teachers use a consistent "‘inevitable progress’ model" to help pupils build on prior learning, resulting in impressive work quality.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively to access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- The school fosters a culture of equality and respect, with leaders tackling sensitive topics like racism and discrimination "decisively".
- Staff report a "supportive climate" where leaders are considerate of well-being and workload.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being "vigilant in logging any concerns" and pupils knowing how to report worries.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.9 |
| 2024/25 | 51.5 |
| 2025/26 | 52.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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