SchoolScoresJesmond Park Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of THE GOSFORTH FEDERATED ACADEMIES LIMITED
Jesmond Park West, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7DP
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 June 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
321 pupils in this year group.
55% — 10 points above the Newcastle upon Tyne average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55% | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 51.4 | 43.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.8 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
304 pupils in this year group.
92% — 6 points above the Newcastle upon Tyne average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 92% | 86% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 55% | 39% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| Further education college | 32% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 92% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
159 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 18% | 24% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 40% | 50% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 31.2 | 33.5 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
21 subjects, 438 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 56 | 11% | 23% | 40% |
| Sociology | 47 | 6% | 26% | 20% |
| Biology | 42 | 2% | 19% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 38 | 5% | 16% | 30% |
| Economics | 30 | 0% | 3% | 26% |
| Physics | 27 | 7% | 19% | 31% |
| English Language | 22 | 0% | 5% | 13% |
| English Literature | 22 | 5% | 14% | 23% |
| History | 22 | 5% | 18% | 23% |
| Business Studies:Single | 20 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Psychology | 20 | 0% | 15% | 19% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 19 | 11% | 26% | 14% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 14 | 0% | 14% | 24% |
| Geography | 12 | 8% | 8% | 23% |
| French | 11 | 0% | 18% | 38% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 11 | 18% | 55% | 59% |
| Spanish | 9 | 11% | 22% | 34% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 6 | 0% | 33% | 38% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Physical Education / Sports Studies, Chinese, Russian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
178 students in this year group.
80% — 6 points above the Newcastle upon Tyne average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 80% | 74% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 15% | 29% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 77% | 80% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
150 students in this year group.
65% — 16 points above the Newcastle upon Tyne average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 65% | 49% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 25% | 11% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 69% | 65% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Newcastle upon Tyne. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 330 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 378 |
| Of those, offered a place | 282 (75%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 989 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 71% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 36.9% | 43.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 35% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 39% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.3% | 14.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 75% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 26.1% | 24.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 54% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.1% | 9.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 71% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 19.1% | 25.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 39% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 19.4 | 42.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 57% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.0% | 10.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.19% | 0.34% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 71% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.8 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 64% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.4 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 12th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 17% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.0% | 10.1%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Mary's Catholic School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 69% grade 5+ English and maths
- Newcastle High School for Girls GDST 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 37% A*/A at A level
- Royal Grammar School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 63% A*/A at A level
- Benfield School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hopespring Newcastle 1.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- The Newcastle School 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 15% A*/A at A level
- Gosforth Central Middle School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024
- Westfield School 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 18% A*/A at A level
- Gosforth Junior High Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Longbenton High School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Jesmond Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
Jesmond Park Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 June 2022.
How did Jesmond Park Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 55% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 10 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Jesmond Park Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 378 families put Jesmond Park Academy as their first choice for 330 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 282 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146752.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.