Studio West
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2SZ · Newcastle upon Tyne · secondary school
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11th of 13 secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne we can score, 17 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 — 1.7/10 against 158 of them, against 0.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 28.2 · 12 | 46% | 0.57 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -1.54 · 0 | 38% | 0.01 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 33.0 · 3 | 15% | 0.05 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Studio West overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 28.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 30.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -1.54 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 496 pupils against a stated capacity of 640. 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 close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific interventions are in place to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Studio West
Overview
The report states that “pupils’ experience at Studio West has not been positive over time” and that standards have declined, resulting in all key judgement areas being rated as “Requires improvement”. However, inspectors note “signs of effective improvements” following recent leadership changes and curriculum overhauls, with many pupils now feeling safe and happy.
Strengths
- The curriculum has been overhauled with support from the trust, and “intentions of the curriculum are largely secure”.
- “Swift identification of pupils who need support with reading takes place,” with targeted interventions helping pupils develop confidence.
- An “effective pastoral team supports pupils’ attendance and behaviour well,” leading to increasing attendance and reducing behaviour incidents.
- Staff “feel valued and supported in their work” and believe leaders are taking the school in the right direction.
- The school “identifies and supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well.”
Areas to improve
- The school must address “significant gaps in pupils’ learning” so that new learning builds on stronger foundations.
- Curriculum mapping needs to be clearer and more ambitious to ensure all pupils, including disadvantaged ones, build “sophisticated knowledge over time”.
- Leaders and governors must fully implement and embed their improvement plans, as they have not yet done so.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 28.4 |
| 2024/25 | 30.9 |
| 2025/26 | 33.0 |
| 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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