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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

Academy converter · Chester le Street · DH3 2LP

Ages 11–18 · 1,334 pupils · Gateshead

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

45.1

Overall absence

9.6%

Admissions demand

0.90 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2025-12-02

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.28
−20+2
Attainment 845.1
English & maths grade 5+51%
English & maths grade 4+68%
EBacc entry10%

EBacc APS: 3.7

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)25.9%
Unauthorised4.8%
Authorised absence
4.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.1%
Enrolments in measure
1,217

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.90 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

215

Places offered

238

1st-preference offers

200

Total preferences (any rank)
389
Preferred offers (top 3)
238
Applications from outside LA
111
Offers to outside-LA applicants
52
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill89%

1,334 pupils · 1,496 places

Pupils on roll
1,334
Boys / girls
652 / 682
School capacity
1,496
Capacity fill
1,334 / 1,496 (89%)
Free school meals
31.6%
FSM pupils
376
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: LORD LAWSON OF BEAMISH ACADEMY
Academy trust
LORD LAWSON OF BEAMISH ACADEMY
Headteacher
Dr Andrew Fowler

Location

Address
Birtley Lane, Birtley
Postcode
DH3 2LP
Town
Chester le Street
County
County Durham
Local authority
Gateshead
District
Gateshead
Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Chester le Street, Gateshead, 1,334 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 31.6%.

Open schools in Chester le Street
21
Secondary schools in Chester le Street
3
Academies among open schools in Chester le Street
43% (9)
Open schools in DH3
13
Secondary in DH3
2
Open schools in Gateshead LA
93
Secondary in Gateshead LA
9

Nearby secondary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in Chester le StreetNear DH3

  • Oxclose Community Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Washington · NE38 0LN · Sunderland

    Ages 11–16

    • Att840.9
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+31%
    • Absence10.2%

    1.0 miles away

  • Biddick Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Washington · NE38 8AL · Sunderland

    Ages 11–16

    • Att843.9
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+46%
    • Absence12.0%

    2.1 miles away

  • Washington Academy

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Washington · NE37 2AA · Sunderland

    Ages 11–16

    • Att830.9
    • P8-1.0
    • EM5+16%
    • Absence14.6%

    2.2 miles away

  • Park View School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Chester le Street · DH3 3QA · County Durham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att847.5
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+45%
    • Absence8.4%

    2.6 miles away

  • Grace College

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Gateshead · NE9 6LE · Gateshead

    Ages 11–18

    • Att835.4
    • P8-1.1
    • EM5+32%
    • Absence17.4%

    2.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Dr Andrew Fowler
Telephone
01914334026
Website
http://lordlawson.academy/

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