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Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School
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Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School
- Secondary
- Gateshead NE11 9NX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Curriculum planning is detailed and well sequenced; occasional gaps identified and addressed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm and respectful atmosphere, low-level behaviour problems are rare.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge and frequent curriculum planning support.
Current Educational Practices: Curriculum leaders receive good support from senior leaders to stay current.
Strengths and Challenges: Effective programs for improving teaching quality since last inspection. Challenges in some subjects due to varied curriculum planning.
Opportunities for Involvement: School encourages community involvement, e.g., school uniform bank.
Communication: Frequent teacher availability for student queries.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents鈥� views considered via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act swiftly to protect pupils and address concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Raised aspirations and improved academic achievement through bespoke curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying rarely happens, good pastoral care.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Well-developed links with local authority, staff apply behaviour policy consistently.
Extracurricular Offerings: Football, netball teams, musical production planned.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities resuming post-COVID, aiding student balance.
Outdoor Facilities: Football and netball facilities mentioned.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers guidance including virtual work experiences.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form teaching challenges students, high retention rates.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND well-supported through tailored tasks and teaching assistants.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum covers all national curriculum subjects with emphasis on English and mathematics. Arts subjects need more depth.
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Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 970 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 29.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 43.61% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 90% | 25.22% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 9.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 14.72% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.84 | 2.46 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 89.15% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 82.08% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 35.15% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 28% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 19.31% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.31% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.54% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.71 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 33.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 43.72% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 88% | 25.94% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 13.39% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% | 18.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.46 | 2.48 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 86.15% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 122 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 81.62% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 37.77% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 30.62% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.31% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.69% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% 1 | 29.8% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 5 | 44.4% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 8% | 19.93% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 10.13% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% 1 | 14.47% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.96 | 2.49 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 83.18% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 102 | 132 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 76.82% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 75% | 34.45% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 29.64% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.45% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.09% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% 7 | 26.33% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 16 | 38.87% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 3 | 8.4% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 2 | 12.6% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.36 | 2.24 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 83.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 113 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 68.82% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 80% | 28.36% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 30.91% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.18% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.36% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% | 26.85% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 40.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 22% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 13.69% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 15.08% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 81.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 99 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 51.73% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 79% | 30% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 30.18% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.45% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.64% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30 | 33.94 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 30.55 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 12.38% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 20 | 186 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 61.11% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 9.89% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 17.33% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 7.67% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.29 | 37.86 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.33 | 38.71 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 24.5% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 256 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 59.88% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.75% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 14.38% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 12.13% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1