The short version
Average GCSE results. 86% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.6 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.6
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.14
Band 3Source: 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
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 228 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 121 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,293
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 31%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Trust
- LORD LAWSON OF BEAMISH ACADEMY
- Head
- Dr Andrew Fowler (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2022 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
Primary · 380m away
Portobello Primary School
Primary · 616m away
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Primary · 634m away
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Primary · 843m away
Barley Mow Primary School
Primary · 951m away
Birtley East Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Oxclose Community School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Oxclose Community Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy a selective school?
No. Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy?
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy currently has 1,293 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy take?
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy?
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is in Chester le Street, DH3 2LP, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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