Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Chester le Street, DH3, in the Gateshead council area. It has 1,334 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (2 December 2025): Report card: Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6 areas — inspected 2 December 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Post 16 | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.28 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 46.6 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 49.4 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 237 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 33.97 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C+ | 2024/25 |
A level students | 64 | 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 | 1,334 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 29.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 7.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 14.23% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.55% | 2024/25 |
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