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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
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- Gateshead DH3 2LP
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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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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | 15.1 | 16.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 49% | 48% | 65% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 6.90% | - | 21.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 2024/25
| 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 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
