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Kingsmeadow Community School
Goodgraded 14/09/2021Ages 11–18911 pupilsDoes not apply
Kingsmeadow Community School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Gateshead. The school has around 911 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/09/2021, Kingsmeadow Community School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 37.9 and 28% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Gateshead can view Kingsmeadow Community School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 14/09/2021
Attendance & staffing
Attendance85.1%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence44.7%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher19.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals50.7%England avg 28.6%
English not first language22.7%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 842.9
Progress 8-0.7
Grade 5+ English & maths36%
Grade 4+ English & maths58%
EBacc entry81%
EBacc average point score4.08
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C-APS per entry 26.6
Value added-0.41Below average · 95% CI -0.6 to -0.2
Retention94%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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