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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, DH3 2LP

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Pupils
1,293
Ages
11-18
FSM
31.0%
Attainment 8
46.6
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.5%
Basics 9-5
48.9%

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
8.4%
EBacc APS
3.72
EBacc 9-5
6.8%
EBacc 9-4
8.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.97
A*-A Grades
23.0%
A*-B Grades
45.3%
AAB+ %
23.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 76 students entered

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About Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a secondary school in Chester le Street, Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.6. The school has around 1,293 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Birtley Lane, Chester le Street, DH3 2LP | More schools in Gateshead

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2025 — 2024+ framework
  2. Nov 2022 — Good
  3. Oct 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  5. Jun 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

What is Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy's latest exam results?
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy located?
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a secondary school in Chester le Street, Gateshead (DH3 2LP).
How many pupils attend Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy?
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy has around 1,293 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy with other schools?
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