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Kingsmeadow Community School
Market Lane, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9NX, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.7 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
911
Capacity
975
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to student development, reflected in its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.9, which places it in the top 66% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 58%, while 36% achieve grade 5 or above. However, only 12% of students progress to top-third universities, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 14 September 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.9 | Bottom 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 58% | Bottom 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 36% | Bottom 31% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 81% | Top 21% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 39% | Top 21% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 59% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 17 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.9%
Other7.4%
Black African6.1%
White Other5.3%
Asian Indian2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Other0.1%
Location
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54.95019, -1.65346 · NE11 9NX
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN108410
School typeCommunity school
Websitekingsmeadow.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Kingsmeadow Community School rated by Ofsted?
Kingsmeadow Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 September 2021.
Is Kingsmeadow Community School a good school?
Kingsmeadow Community School scores 35.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Kingsmeadow Community School in GCSEs?
Kingsmeadow Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.9. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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