Kingsmeadow Community School
Kingsmeadow Community School is a secondary school (Community school), ages 11–18, in Gateshead, NE11, run by Gateshead council. It has 868 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (13 January 2026): Report card: Expected standard in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1 area. It is listed as non-selective.
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1 area — inspected 13 January 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Post 16 | Needs attention |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.75 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 42.9 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 36.4 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 173 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 26.62 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 37 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 868 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 50.7% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 22.7% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 18.77% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.96% | 2024/25 |
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