Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

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Chester Le Street, DH32LP Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
48.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.28
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.9%
Continue in education or training
37.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 44.0%
Sustained employment
66.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 33.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
15 November 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
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
Birtley Lane
Birtley
Chester Le Street, DH32LP
Phone
1914334026
Website
lordlawson.academy/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137942
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, DH3 2LP
Website
http://lordlawson.academy/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LORD LAWSON OF BEAMISH ACADEMY
Capacity
1496 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,353
Free School Meals
30.7% (415 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
45.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.6
English Attainment 8:
9.8
Maths Attainment 8:
9.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.6
Ebacc English:
90.0%
Ebacc Entry:
7.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
76.3%
Ebacc Languages:
13.3%
Ebacc Maths:
97.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
91.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.28
Progress 8 Range:
-0.46 to -0.09
University Progression:
40.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
44.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
33.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
14.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
40%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
85 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
14.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.9 (+15.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.1 (+5.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
84 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
169
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,353 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Applied Sciences (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Psychology (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)
Health Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(20 students)
Drama & Theatre Studies (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together we grow, learn and succeed"

Trust Respect Courage Ambition

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Principal; the academy is described as an inclusive school with ambitious academic courses, pastoral support, and opportunities for extra-curricular activities; it notes improvements since 2019, a focus on research-based changes, and an Ofsted claim of 'Good Provider' in 2022.

Facilities

First Aid Unit Library at Lord Lawson

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Supported Learning Department offers support before, during and after school.

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes Quality First Teaching with adaptive strategies, Teaching Assistants for in‑class support, small group work and one-to-one sessions, provision of tailored physical resources, a SEND Passport outlining specific strategies, and a Graduated Approach (Assess – Plan – Do – Review).

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