Kingsmeadow Community School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Market Lane Dunston Gateshead Tyne and Wear NE11 9NX |
| Phone | 01914606004 |
| Reference Number | 108410 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 970 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.67%
Girls: 54.33% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 80 | 89 | 169 |
| 8 | 76 | 105 | 181 |
| 9 | 75 | 99 | 174 |
| 10 | 90 | 94 | 184 |
| 11 | 82 | 94 | 176 |
| 12 | 17 | 29 | 46 |
| 13 | 23 | 17 | 40 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.5% |
| White, Other | 4.8% |
| African | 4.8% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2021-10-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-14 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-06-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2018-07-02 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2017-04-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-04-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-04-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-03-09 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-03-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-12-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-02-10 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.75 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Dunston Hill Community Primary School
Market Lane, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9NX |
0.1 miles |
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Riverside Primary Academy
Colliery Road, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9DX |
0.57 miles |
|
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston
Ellison Road, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 2QU |
0.65 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham
Duckpool Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 4HB |
0.68 miles |
|
Swalwell Primary School
South View Terrace, Swalwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 3HZ |
0.94 miles |
|
Washingwell Community Primary School
Bucks Hill View, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 4RB |
0.96 miles |
|
Lobley Hill Primary School
Rothbury Gardens, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0AT |
0.98 miles |
|
Front Street Community Primary School
North View, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 4AY |
1.14 miles |
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St Johns Primary School
Teindland Close, Benwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8HE |
1.15 miles |
|
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Clumber Street North, Elswick, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 7RE |
1.15 miles |
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Eslington Primary School
Hazel Road, Gateshead, NE8 2EP |
1.22 miles |
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St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
Derwentwater Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 2HQ |
1.25 miles |
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West Newcastle Academy
Off Armstrong Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8QP |
1.29 miles |
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Atkinson Road Primary Academy
Atkinson Road, Benwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8XT |
1.38 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell
Armstrong Road, Benwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6JB |
1.43 miles |
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Hawthorn Primary School
Park Close, Westgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6SB |
1.44 miles |
|
Bensham Grove Nursery School
Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road, Gateshead, NE8 2XD |
1.45 miles |
|
Ashfield Nursery School
97-101 Elswick Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 6JR |
1.48 miles |
|
Brighton Avenue Primary School
Brighton Road, Gateshead, NE8 1XS |
1.55 miles |
|
Canning Street Primary School
Wellfield Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8PA |
1.59 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Emmanuel College
Consett Road, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0AN |
0.94 miles |
|
Whickham School
Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5AR |
1.41 miles |
|
Bahr Academy
72 Sceptre Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6PR |
1.53 miles |
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NCG
Rye Hill Campus, Scotswood Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 7SA |
1.53 miles |
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Callerton Academy
Blandford Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 3BT |
1.65 miles |
|
Trinity Solutions Academy
Condercum Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8XJ |
1.73 miles |
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Trinity Academy Newcastle
Condercum Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8XJ |
1.75 miles |
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Gateshead Jewish Boarding School
10 Rydal Street, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1HG |
1.81 miles |
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North East Futures UTC
Stephenson Square, Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 3AS |
1.87 miles |
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Haskel School
53 Bewick Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4DR |
1.95 miles |
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St Cuthbert's High School
Gretna Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 7PX |
2.17 miles |
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Dame Allan's Schools
Fowberry Crescent, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ |
2.21 miles |
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Excelsior Academy
Denton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6AF |
2.23 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Fenham Hall Drive, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 9YH |
2.23 miles |
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The Gateshead Cheder Primary School
Bede House, Sunderland Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 3HY |
2.3 miles |
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Dryden School
Shotley Gardens, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 5UR |
2.36 miles |
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Grace College
Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, NE9 6LE |
2.39 miles |
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Gateshead College
BALTIC CAMPUS, QUARRYFIELD ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 3BE |
2.47 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4BQ |
2.83 miles |
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The Cedars Academy
Ivy Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6QD |
2.89 miles |