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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Andrew Fowler

corporate_fareLORD LAWSON OF BEAMISH ACADEMY

location_onChester le Street, DH3 2LP

language Visit Website phone 1914334026

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,338

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Attainment 8

46.6

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GCSE Rank

#5 in Gateshead

#1,437 of 3,216 nationally

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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Chester le Street, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is an academy converter in Chester le Street, Gateshead, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of LORD LAWSON OF BEAMISH ACADEMY. The school has approximately 1,293 pupils on roll, of whom 32% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.6, placing the school #5 in Gateshead and #1,437 of 3,216 nationally. 49.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 45.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 23.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.15 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 6 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.6

Grade 5+ E&M

49.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.1%

Entering EBacc8.40%

EBacc APS3.72

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9.60%

EBacc APS3.71

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS3.80

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS4.26

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.72

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.86

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.15

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*8.7%

Achieving A*–A23.0%

Achieving A*–B45.3%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate92.3%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.34

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate96.30%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate95.20%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate96.2%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

15 November 2022

Inspection Report

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05 October 2021

Inspection Report

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04 March 2021

Inspection Report

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11 June 2019

Inspection Report

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12 December 2017

Inspection Report

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08 February 2017

Inspection Report

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24 April 2013

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2022-11-15

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-06-11

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-12-12

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-02-08

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-04-24

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.3%(43 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,293 pupils. During this period, there were 64 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,293	64	4.9%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,298	75	5.8%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,341	88	6.6%	7.4%	5
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,353	96	7.1%	7.1%	4
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,348	136	10.1%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,341	94	7.0%	6.6%	4
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,338	108	8.1%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,348	80	5.9%	5.9%	4
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,338	91	6.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,344	147	10.9%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,356	134	9.9%	4.4%	4
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,433	67	4.7%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,439	17	1.2%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,436	96	6.7%	3.9%	4
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,446	4	0.3%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,446	59	4.1%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,454	65	4.5%	4.2%	5
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,448	29	2.0%	3.1%	3
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,444	18	1.2%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,441	64	4.4%	3.8%	6
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,449	23	1.6%	3.4%	4
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,465	30	2.0%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,467	26	1.8%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,444	17	1.2%	3.0%	4
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,450	21	1.4%	3.3%	3
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,461	23	1.6%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 69 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 40 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 32 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 25 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

76.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree27%

agree49%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree21%

agree41%

disagree23%

strongly disagree10%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree23%

agree22%

disagree15%

strongly disagree11%

don't know3%

not applicable25%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes23%

no77%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree26%

agree30%

disagree24%

strongly disagree18%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree37%

agree42%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree43%

disagree12%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree32%

agree43%

disagree16%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree48%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree43%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree32%

agree33%

disagree17%

strongly disagree9%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes70%

no30%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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