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Excelsior Academy
Denton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6AF, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.6 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,439
Capacity
1,710
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a diverse age range from 3 to 19 and a pupil body of 1,439, this all-through academy faces challenges, as indicated by its recent Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement. Academic performance shows that while GCSE Attainment 8 scores are in the top 4% nationally, only 40% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which is below the national average. Additionally, the percentage of students progressing to university is relatively strong at 65%, but only 1% reach top-third institutions, suggesting room for improvement in preparing students for higher education.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 33.4 | Bottom 4% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 35% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 55% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
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%. | 65% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 1% | Below avg |
Based on 71 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British40.0%
Gypsy/Roma14.4%
White Other7.0%
Black African6.9%
Asian Pakistani6.5%
Asian Bangladeshi5.8%
Mixed Other5.1%
Other4.8%
Asian Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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54.97455, -1.69016 · NE15 6AF
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN135423
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Excelsior Academy rated by Ofsted?
Excelsior Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is Excelsior Academy a good school?
Excelsior Academy scores 11.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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 Excelsior Academy in GCSEs?
Excelsior Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.4. 40% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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