Fyndoune Community College is part of the Durham Federation. The federation is responsible for two secondary schools. Since the last inspection, there have been considerable changes to staffing and leadership. The current headteacher was appointed in her substantive role in May 2017, following a period of supporting the school as a local authority consultant and acting headteacher. The local authority replaced the governing body with an interim executive board in January 2015, and the previous headteacher left the same year. In September 2018, leaders brought pupils from both schools in the federation together onto one site. The majority of lessons are taught on the Durham Community Business College for Technology and Enterprise site; the learning and inclusion centre, along with the teaching of vocational subjects, are based on the Sacriston site. The school’s interim executive board is currently working with the Department for Inspection report: Fyndoune Community College, 13–14 March 2019 Page 8 of 11 Education towards the amalgamation of both of the federation’s schools. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils supported by the pupil premium is above the national average. The proportion of pupils with SEN and/or disabilities is above the national average. The school uses The Woodshed and Delta Independent School for alternative provision.