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Excelsior Academy

Denton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 6AF

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,439
Ages
3-19
FSM
69.9%
Attainment 8
33.4
Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
73.0%
Writing
59.0%
Maths
73.0%
RWM Combined
55.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

What to look for in a primary schoolApplication timelines, KS2 SATs context, and what to ask on a school visit.

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
33.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.3%
Basics 9-5
24.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
36.1%
EBacc APS
2.84
EBacc 9-5
7.8%
EBacc 9-4
15.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
15.73
A*-A Grades
3.7%
A*-B Grades
13.0%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 97 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Excelsior Academy

Excelsior Academy is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.4. The school has around 1,439 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Denton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 6AF | More schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Excelsior Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. May 2024 — Requires improvement
  3. Dec 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  5. Mar 2020 — Requires improvement
  6. Nov 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Excelsior Academy

What is Excelsior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Excelsior Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Excelsior Academy's latest exam results?
Excelsior Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Excelsior Academy located?
Excelsior Academy is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE15 6AF).
How many pupils attend Excelsior Academy?
Excelsior Academy has around 1,439 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Excelsior Academy with other schools?
View Excelsior Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Newcastle upon Tyne.