Compare Durham Trinity School & Sports College and Elemore Hall School and Hope Wood Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Durham Trinity School & Sports College (Not applicable) in Durham; Elemore Hall School (Not applicable) in Durham; Hope Wood Academy (Not applicable) in Durham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Durham Trinity School & Sports College, Elemore Hall School and Hope Wood Academy. They are not applicable phase and community special school and academy special converter type located around Durham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Durham Trinity School & Sports College), published Mar 2016. The most recent inspection on record is for Elemore Hall School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 700, typical FSM 65–70%, range 55–60%–75–80%; all within the The Ascent Academies' Trust trust.

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Attribute	Durham Trinity School & Sports College DH1 5WB	Elemore Hall School DH6 1QD	Hope Wood Academy SR8 3LP
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location	Durham DH1 5WB	Durham DH6 1QD	Durham SR8 3LP
Latest Ofsted	2 22 Mar 2016	2 21 Jul 2024	2 9 Oct 2018
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	75–80% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	200	224
Capacity utilisation	—	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	County Durham (840)	County Durham (840)	The Ascent Academies' Trust
Website	www.durhamtrinity.co.uk	www.elemorehallschool.com	ascenttrust.org
Telephone	01913864612	01913720275	03339991454
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Durham Trinity School & Sports College

DH1 5WB

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Durham
DH1 5WB
Ofsted: 2 22 Mar 2016
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: County Durham (840)
Website: www.durhamtrinity.co.uk
Telephone: 01913864612

Elemore Hall School

DH6 1QD

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Durham
DH6 1QD
Ofsted: 2 21 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 75–80% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: County Durham (840)
Website: www.elemorehallschool.com
Telephone: 01913720275

Hope Wood Academy

SR8 3LP

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Durham
SR8 3LP
Ofsted: 2 9 Oct 2018
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Ascent Academies' Trust
Website: ascenttrust.org
Telephone: 03339991454

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.