Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a secondary located in Gateshead, DH3 2LP. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,353 pupils on roll.
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Gateshead
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1496
Number of Pupils: 1353
Number of Boys: 659
Number of Girls: 694
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 29.1
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-20
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-01-18
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Fowler
Phone: 01914334026
Website: http://lordlawson.academy/
Location: Birtley Lane, Birtley
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
What is the Ofsted rating of Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy?
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy admit?
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a mixed school.
What type of school is Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy?
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy?
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