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Studio West
West Denton Way, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2SZ, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.7 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
546
Capacity
640
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," this secondary school faces challenges, particularly in overall student performance, as evidenced by a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 30.9 and only 42% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably low, with only 31% recommending the school, suggesting potential concerns about the learning environment. However, the school does rank in the top 98% nationally for GCSE Attainment 8, indicating some strengths in academic achievement that may be worth considering.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 30.9 | Bottom 2% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 8% UK |
Parent View (42 responses)
★★★★★2.3
Good range of extra-curricular
69%
Good range of subjects
69%
My child makes good progress
57%
My child feels safe
55%
Progress is communicated
52%
My child is happy
48%
Behaviour is good
45%
School keeps me informed
41%
School has high expectations
38%
School responds to concerns
36%
School supports development
33%
I'd recommend this school
31%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.8%
Other2.4%
White Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Other0.9%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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54.99412, -1.69851 · NE5 2SZ
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN140965
School typeStudio schools
Frequently asked questions
What is Studio West rated by Ofsted?
Studio West was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Studio West a good school?
Studio West scores 0.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Studio West?
Based on 42 Ofsted Parent View responses, Studio West receives a satisfaction score of 46% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Studio West in GCSEs?
Studio West achieved an Attainment 8 score of 30.9. 42% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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