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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Goodgraded 15/11/2022Ages 11–181,293 pupilsDoes not apply
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Chester le Street, within the Gateshead local authority. The school has around 1,293 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/11/2022, Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 45.3 and 51% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Chester le Street can view Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy'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 15/11/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence25.9%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.1England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals29.9%England avg 28.6%
English not first language7.3%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 846.6
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths49%
Grade 4+ English & maths72%
EBacc entry8%
EBacc average point score3.72
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 34.0
Value added-0.15Average · 95% CI -0.3 to 0.0
Retention92%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Chester le Street
All schools in Chester le Street →St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley0.2 miPortobello Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miRavensworth Terrace Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miBarley Mow Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miSt Joseph's Catholic Infant School, BirtleyGood · 0.5 miBirtley East Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
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