Unusually, the original school had its own farm, which had British saddleback, Jacob sheep, assorted hens, ducks and a range of other animals.

[citation needed] In March 2017, the school was rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

Previously a community school administered by Durham County Council, in March 2020 converted to academy status.

[4] In 2021, Sedgefield Community College was featured in the BBC One documentary Paddy and Christine McGuinness: Our Family and Autism[5]

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