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

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
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.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Denton Road
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE156AF
Phone
1912288400
Website
excelsior.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135423
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
Denton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 6AF
Website
https://excelsior.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk
Age range
3-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
1710 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

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%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

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

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

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Building Positive Relationships Nurturing Aspiration Developing Global Citizens

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School Reading and language-rich English and Maths curriculum World of work links with local employers and industry After-school clubs

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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