The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.9
0.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
81%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.41
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 158 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 69 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 911
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 47%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Mr Mark Barrett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Market Lane, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9NX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRiverside Primary Academy
Primary · 914m away
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham
Primary · 1.1km away
Swalwell Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Emmanuel College
City technology college · Grammar · 1.5km away
Washingwell Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Lobley Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Front Street Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Kingsmeadow Community School a selective school?
No. Kingsmeadow Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kingsmeadow Community School's Ofsted rating?
Kingsmeadow Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kingsmeadow Community School?
Kingsmeadow Community School currently has 911 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kingsmeadow Community School take?
Kingsmeadow Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kingsmeadow Community School?
Kingsmeadow Community School is in Gateshead, NE11 9NX, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kingsmeadow Community School have a sixth form?
Yes, Kingsmeadow Community School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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