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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LP, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.7 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,293
Capacity
1,496
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 72% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.6 places it in the top 46% nationally, and over half of its students progress to university, with 22% attending top-third institutions. However, the low EBacc entry rate of 8% may indicate limited engagement with the broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2022Quality 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. | 46.6 | Top 46% 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%. | 72% | Top 35% 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%. | 49% | Top 37% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 53% | 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%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 78 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.5%
Other3.1%
White Other2.5%
Asian Indian2.3%
Black African1.6%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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54.89287, -1.57044 · DH3 2LP
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN137942
School typeAcademy converter
Websitelordlawson.academy/
Frequently asked questions
What is Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy rated by Ofsted?
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2022.
Is Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy a good school?
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy scores 53.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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 Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy in GCSEs?
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.6. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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