Jesmond Park Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Jesmond Park West Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE7 7DP |
| Phone | 01912818486 |
| Reference Number | 146752 |
Jesmond Park Academy has showcased good overall performance in its first inspection, demonstrating solid leadership and management, effective teaching, and positive student behavior. The curriculum is well-structured, enabling pupils to build knowledge across multiple subjects. However, while the support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong for those with higher needs, it is not consistently provided for others, which presents an area for improvement. Engagement with parents is increasing, but some still express concerns about communication and support for SEND students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 2083 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.58%
Girls: 51.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 26.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 176 | 184 | 360 |
| 8 | 179 | 161 | 340 |
| 9 | 139 | 189 | 328 |
| 10 | 161 | 163 | 324 |
| 11 | 171 | 151 | 322 |
| 12 | 106 | 118 | 224 |
| 13 | 80 | 105 | 185 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 45.8% |
| Pakistani | 9.1% |
| African | 6.4% |
| Asian, Other | 5.2% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| White & Asian | 3.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Well-planned curriculum helps pupils build knowledge and skills.
- Effective teaching practices across many subjects.
- Strong provision for pupils with higher levels of SEND.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- High expectations for behavior and respect among pupils.
- Above-average attendance rates.
- Strong leadership support for staff.
- Students in the sixth form value their curriculum and support.
Areas for Improvement
- Variable adaptation of teaching to meet all SEND needs.
- Underdeveloped strategies for supporting phonics in weak readers.
- Occasionally moving pupils on before confirming understanding.
- Ongoing concerns from parents regarding behavior and SEND support.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 67.3% |
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:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 31.16 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 31.04 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 14.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 287 | 52 |
| Third Preference | 242 | 13 |
| From another Local Authority | 77 | 35 |
Previous Years
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