Kingsmeadow Community School
Gateshead, NE11 9NX · Gateshead · secondary school
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6th of 8 secondary schools in Gateshead we can score, 9 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.6/10 against 313 of them, against 3.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.47 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 43.4 · 46 | 30% | 1.37 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.75 · 7 | 25% | 0.17 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.1 · 45 | 10% | 0.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingsmeadow Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.75 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to Croatia, Barcelona, Disneyland Paris, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Poland, Montenegro, and New York City. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 868 pupils against a stated capacity of 975. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8? How does the breakfast club integrate with the wider pastoral care for secondary students?
What Ofsted said about Kingsmeadow Community School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have established a positive culture, with pupils feeling safe and behaviour being well managed. Most aspects of the school, including the curriculum for younger pupils and personal development, meet the expected standard. However, the report highlights that post-16 provision requires attention, particularly regarding A-level attainment and the consistency of teaching across the school.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Attendance has improved significantly through a "systematic and rigorous approach," with targeted support for persistently absent pupils.
- Behaviour is positive, grounded in "well-understood routines," with bullying being "rare and addressed quickly."
- The curriculum for key stages 3 and 4 is "well sequenced and ambitious," helping pupils build knowledge from "firm foundations."
- Leaders have fostered an "inclusive culture" with precise identification of needs and effective support for vulnerable pupils.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff deliver the curriculum "consistently well," particularly for pupils facing additional barriers to learning.
- Staff must consistently provide opportunities for pupils to "gain knowledge, deepen their understanding and acquire the skills" needed for their qualifications.
- Post-16 provision needs improvement, as students studying A-levels do not attain or progress as well as they should due to insufficient opportunities to develop deep subject understanding.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 37.6 |
| 2024/25 | 42.9 |
| 2025/26 | 45.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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