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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Previous inspection grade Requires Improvement
Sixth-form provision Good
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Academic Progress: Pupils receive a good standard of education and many achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Strong routines encourage good behaviour, and bullying is rare.
Qualifications and Training: Teaching staff benefit from the training they receive.
Current Educational Practices: Consistent approach to lesson structure helps teachers.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff and pupils welcome the positive changes by leaders.
Opportunities for Involvement: Many parents are enthused by the improvements.
Communication: Leaders have established strong routines and communication.
Parent Satisfaction: Many parents are similarly enthused by the improvements.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff know the safeguarding risks and promptly report concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensured an ambitious curriculum and regular PSHE lessons.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and pupils are confident in seeking help.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective with regular training for staff.
Extracurricular Offerings: Varied programme of extra-curricular activities and leadership roles.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils appreciate opportunities to develop leadership skills.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive regular career information and work experience.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well supported by trained teaching staff.
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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.

It has 1353 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

At this school, 49% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

95.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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A mixed secondary school called Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is located in Birtley in the Tyne and Wear region of England, close to Gateshead. It was restored in September 2007 as part of the Governments Private Finance Initiative after being first made available to students in the early 1970s (PFI). Sir Robert McAlpine's Local Education Partnership (LEP), Pinnacle Schools, built the new structure. Andrew Fowler, who assumed the job in June 2019, is the current Principal. Mark Lovatt had previously served as the academy's president for the preceding five years. Mr. David Grigg served as the headteacher earlier. Jack Lawson, a prominent British trade unionist and Labour politician who served as Secretary of State for War in the 1940s, is honoured by the school's name. Consequently, the school has been associated with left-wing politics, particularly relating to its connections to the mining industry and trade unionism, as well as Lawson's refusal to join Ramsay MacDonald's National Government due to his reluctance to work alongside Conservatives. The school motto, "each other...and our dreams", is a quotation from Lawson's autobiography, A Man's Life.
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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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B-
B-
A-
Ofset report Good Good Outstanding
Age range 11-18 11-18 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 16.9 - 16.3
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 49% 98% 65%
Grade 5 or above A Level 6.90% 35.00% 21.70%
Day Fees - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.09 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 47.3 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 49% 29.56% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 71% 43.61% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 5% 25.22% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 3% 9.89% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 3% 14.72% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.80 2.46 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 92% 89.15% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 248 151 144
Pupils staying in education 79% 82.08% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 38% 35.15% 32.73%
School sixth forms 41% 28% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0% 10.22%
Other education destinations SP 19.31% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 3.31% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 3.54% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.08 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 50.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 58% 33.72% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 76% 43.72% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 26% 25.94% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 15% 13.39% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 21% 18.28% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.26 2.48 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 86.15% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 235 149 141
Pupils staying in education 86% 81.62% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 47% 37.77% 34.03%
School sixth forms 39% 30.62% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0% 10.38%
Other education destinations 0% 13.31% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 6% 1.77% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 2.69% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.51 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 44.4 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 35% 7 29.8% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 60% 8 44.4% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 17% 19.93% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 10% 10.13% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 14% 14.47% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 3.72 2.49 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 92% 83.18% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 238 132 135
Pupils staying in education 83% 76.82% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 37% 34.45% 33.25%
School sixth forms 45% 29.64% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0% 8.45%
Other education destinations 2% 13% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 3.45% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 3.09% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.41 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 46.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 42% 26.33% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 68% 5 38.87% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 17% 19% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 10% 5 8.4% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 14% 2 12.6% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 3.86 2.24 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 93% 83.36% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 255 133 140
Pupils staying in education 84% 68.82% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 38% 28.36% 28.31%
School sixth forms 45% 30.91% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0% 9.08%
Other education destinations 0% 15.18% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 6% 2% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 1.36% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.5 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 45.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 42% 26.85% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 63% 40.31% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 20% 22% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 15% 13.69% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 16% 15.08% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 92% 81.55% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 255 140 145
Pupils staying in education 87% 51.73% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 40% 30% 30.58%
School sixth forms 46% 30.18% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 0% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 12.45% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 9% 5.64% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 4.64% 2.45%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 33.62 33.94 30.01
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 34.71 30.55 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 6.90% 12.38% 13.67%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 92 186 201
Students staying in education 63% 61.11% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 13% 9.89% 6.08%
Students entering employment 20% 17.33% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 2% 7.67% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 36.2 37.86 33.41
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.07 38.71 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 8.9% 24.5% 17.7%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 93 256 248
Students staying in education 58% 59.88% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 13% 8.75% 5%
Students entering employment 16% 14.38% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 10% 12.13% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 29.68 1 32.76 29.39
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.88 32.37 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 5.6% 12.56% 13.07%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 122 274 232
Students staying in education 51% 59.71% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 20% 14.43% 7.77%
Students entering employment 19% 13.43% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 8.57% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 28.11 4 32.37 29.03
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.05 7 32.92 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 9.4% 16.54% 13.37%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 2 3
Students staying in education 23 33.29% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships 13% 12.14% 5.54%
Students entering employment 17% 16.14% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 10% 4.14% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 32.02 32.45 26.73
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.59 35.73 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 31.9% 20.07% 12.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 0 3
Students staying in education 28 36.43% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 18% 14.14% 6.37%
Students entering employment 21% 15.57% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4% 4.23%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025
Summer Term 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025
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16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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