# The Academy at Shotton Hall — Peterlee, United Kingdom > School profile on SchoolBrowse, based on verified parent reviews. > HTML version: https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/peterlee/the-academy-at-shotton-hall-12171 ## At a glance - **Type:** Secondary - **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews - **Principal:** Mrs Lesley Powell ## Contact - **Address:** Passfield Way, Peterlee, SR8 1AU - **Phone:** 0191 518 0222 - **Website:** https://www.shottonhallacademy.co.uk - **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/peterlee/the-academy-at-shotton-hall-12171 ## About A fully comprehensive Academy in Peterlee which provides a vibrant and stimulating learning environment for 11 – 16 year olds. ## Official rankings - **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Jul 2024 - **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Jul 2013 - **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Jul 2024 - **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Jul 2013 - **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Jul 2024 - **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Jul 2024 - **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Outstanding — Jul 2024 ## Recent parent reviews - **5/5** — Exceptional School with a Passion for Learning: We're absolutely delighted with The Academy at Shotton Hall. The school's passion for learning is infectious, and the staff are truly committed to helping each child reach their full potential. The Turing Grant project is a great example of the school's innovative approach to education, and we're so grateful to be a part of this community. *(Dec 2022)* - **5/5** — Excellent Experience for My Daughter: I'm so grateful to have found The Academy at Shotton Hall. The facilities are amazing, the teachers are supportive, and the values of kindness and respect are truly valued by the whole school community. My daughter has thrived in this environment and I couldn't recommend it more. *(Sep 2022)* - **4/5** — Good Experience, Room for Improvement: We've had a generally positive experience with The Academy at Shotton Hall. My son is thriving in his subjects, particularly maths and science, and he loves the sports facilities. However, we've encountered some issues with communication from the school and I think they could do more to involve parents in school life. *(Mar 2022)* - **5/5** — Fantastic School - Highly Recommend: My two children attended The Academy at Shotton Hall and I was thoroughly impressed with the school's approach to education. The curriculum is well-rounded, the staff are friendly and approachable, and the opportunities for extracurricular activities are plentiful. I'm so glad we made the decision to send them there! *(Jun 2021)* ## Other schools in Peterlee - [Dene House Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/peterlee/dene-house-primary-school-16669) — 4.8/5 (4 reviews) - [Endeavour Academy Durham](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/peterlee/endeavour-academy-durham-15970) — 4.4/5 (4 reviews) - [Easington Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/peterlee/easington-academy-13498) — 4.3/5 (4 reviews) - [St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/peterlee/st-bedes-catholic-school-and-byron-sixth-form-college-21664) — 4.8/5 (3 reviews) - [Open Air Education](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/peterlee/open-air-education-23604) — 4.6/5 (3 reviews) - [Seascape Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/peterlee/seascape-primary-school-11177) — 4.0/5 (2 reviews) --- Source: SchoolBrowse (https://schoolbrowse.com) — reviews and ratings are user-submitted by parents. Please attribute and link to https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/peterlee/the-academy-at-shotton-hall-12171 when citing this data.