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Jesmond Park Academy
Jesmond Park West, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE7 7DP
Jesmond Park Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 2,040 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In June 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Gosforth Federated Academies Limited. (Other schools in this trust include Gosforth Academy, Great Park Academy, Callerton Academy and North Gosforth Academy.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Attainment, Sixth form and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Admissions.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is about average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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