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Jesmond Park Academy

State school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7DP
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 2,083 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
2,083 ·
Local authority
Newcastle-upon-Tyne City Council

Headteacher

Head

Steve Campbell

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Ravenswood Primary School 16 %
Cragside Primary School 13 %
Hotspur Primary School 10 %
Other 9 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
West Jesmond Primary School 9 %
Westgate Hill Primary Academy 8 %
Benton Park Primary School 8 %
Moorside Primary School 7 %
Chillingham Road Primary School 6 %
Wingrove Primary School 4 %
Canning Street Primary School 2 %
Byker Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Christ Church CofE Primary School 1 %
St Paul's CofE Primary School 1 %
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
69%
LA avg.
56%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
51.5%
LA avg.
42.2%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
34.96
LA avg.
34.33
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
112
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

2,083
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Jesmond Park West
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE7 7DP
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Telephone: 0191 281 8486

Email:

Website: http://www.jesmondparkacademy.org.uk

Local authority: Newcastle-upon-Tyne City Council

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School data & information Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7DP
2,083 Pupil numbers
36.5 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
27 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
112 Number of teachers
35 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
51.5%
LA avg.
42.2%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
50.60
LA avg.
43.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.29 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 167 5
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 303 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 133 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 154 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 303 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 303 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 5
Chinese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 9
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 101 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 9
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 7
Arabic GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 8

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
22.2%
LA avg.
14.5%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
34.96
LA avg.
34.33
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 6 B
Sociology GCE A level 30 B
Psychology GCE A level 19 B
Physics GCE A level 18 A
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 6 C
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 15 A
Mathematics GCE A level 54 B
History GCE A level 21 B
Geography GCE A level 7 A
French GCE A level 6 B
English Literature GCE A level 11 B
English Language GCE A level 15 B
Economics GCE A level 15 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 14 B
Chemistry GCE A level 39 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 14 C
Biology GCE A level 44 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 10 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Jesmond Park Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
9.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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