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Jesmond Park Academy
Jesmond Park West, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7DP, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.5 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
2,083
Capacity
2,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 51.4, placing it in the top 25% nationally. A commendable 76% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 65% progress to university, including 25% to top-third institutions. However, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students achieving higher grades, as only 55% reach grade 5 or above in English and Maths.
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Last inspected: 8 June 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. | 51.4 | Top 25% 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%. | 76% | Top 23% 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%. | 55% | Top 26% 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%. | 56% | Top 26% 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%. | 35% | Top 26% 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%. | 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%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 150 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British45.8%
Asian Bangladeshi10.0%
Asian Pakistani9.1%
Black African6.4%
Asian Other5.2%
White Other4.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Other3.7%
Asian Indian2.6%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Black Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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54.99419, -1.58885 · NE7 7DP
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN146752
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Jesmond Park Academy rated by Ofsted?
Jesmond Park Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 June 2022.
Is Jesmond Park Academy a good school?
Jesmond Park Academy scores 66.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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 Jesmond Park Academy in GCSEs?
Jesmond Park Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.4. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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