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Excelsior Academy

Academy sponsor led · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE15 6AF

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Phase

All-through

Age range

Ages 3–19

Pupils

1,339

Local authority

Newcastle upon Tyne

Age range

Ages 3–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (all-through), Ages 3–19, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1,339 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 74.5%.

Open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
155
All-through schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
1
Academies among open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
48% (74)
Open schools in NE15
18
All-through in NE15
1
Open schools in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
112
All-through in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
1

Nearby all-through schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Newcastle-upon-TyneNear NE15

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Age range
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
135423

Location

Address
Denton Road
Postcode
NE15 6AF
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
District
Newcastle upon Tyne
Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,339
Boys / girls
659 / 680
School capacity
1,710
Capacity fill
1,339 / 1,710 (78%)
Free school meals
74.5%
FSM pupils
923
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
Academy trust
THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
Sponsor
The Laidlaw Schools Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Mark Foster
Telephone
01912288400
Website
https://excelsior.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk

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