Norman Cornish Academy
Norman Cornish Academy is a special or alternative provision school (Academy special converter), ages 11–16, in Spennymoor, DL16, in the County Durham council area. It has 64 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (5 December 2023): Requires improvement.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Requires improvement — inspected 5 December 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Requires improvement |
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
Personal development | Requires improvement |
Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Term dates
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 64 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 78.1% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 1.6% | 2025/26 |
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