Excelsior Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Excelsior Academy.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE156AF Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

39

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
40.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: -0.62
English & Maths grade 4+ %
40.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 33.7%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
29.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 34.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
8 May 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Location & Contact

Address
Denton Road
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE156AF
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School Information

URN
135423
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
Denton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 6AF
Ofsted rating
Requires Improvement
Age range
3-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
43 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
86
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,460 pupils
3-19

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,460
Free School Meals
68.6% (1002 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.2%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
38.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
57.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
15.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
17.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
51%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
84 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Multimedia (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Childcare Skills (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★ ★★★
(13 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★ ★★★★
(11 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects