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Studio West
Ages 11–19546 pupilsNone
Studio West is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority. The school has around 546 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 29.6 and 24% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne can view Studio West's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
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Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 5 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 830.9
Progress 8-1.4
Grade 5+ English & maths28%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelD+
A-level grade (point score)D+
APS per entry 22.0
Value added
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake67.1%
Free school meals67.1%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language8.9%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing86.5%
Attendance86.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher20.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
All schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne →Mary Astell Academy0.2 miThomas Bewick SchoolGood · 0.2 miBeech Hill Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miWesterhope Primary School0.5 miWest Denton Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miSt John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West DentonGood · 0.5 mi
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