Excelsior Academy

Newcastle

State

All-through

Mixed, 3-18+ years

#2235

National Ranking in Combined A-levels and GCSE

Ofsted: Requires Improvement

#2235

National Ranking in Combined A-levels and GCSE

Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Academic Excellence

Outstanding A-Level performance, GCSE results, Oxbridge success, primary school performance, and inspection ratings

Summary Rankings

#2235

GCSE & A-Levels

#2440

A-Levels

#3728

GCSE

#2169

Oxbridge

#13877

Primary School

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

A-Level Performance

Advanced level examination results and rankings

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Overall Ranking

#2440

in England

Based on overall A-Level performance

Grade Distribution

A* Grade0%

A Grade7.69%

B Grade10.77%

A*-A7.69%

A*-B18.46%

GCSE Performance

GCSE examination results and rankings

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Overall Ranking

#3728

in England

Based on overall GCSE performance

Grade Distribution

Grades 9-8 (A*)8%

Grade 7 (A)8%

Grades 9-7 (A*-A)16%

🎓 Oxbridge Success

Track record of Oxford and Cambridge applications and acceptances

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Rank

#2169

Combined Oxbridge

Applications

Offers

Acceptances

Offer Rate5%

Acceptance Rate0%

Rank

#2169

Oxford University

Applications

Offers

Acceptances

Offer Rate0%

Acceptance Rate0%

Rank

#2169

Cambridge University

Applications

Offers

Acceptances

Offer Rate0%

Acceptance Rate0%

Primary School Performance

Comprehensive academic achievements and performance metrics

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Summary

#13877

in England

Excellence in Education

Subject Performance

Reading

Average score in reading

104

Below England's average (105)

% of pupils meeting expected standard

66%

Below England's average (75%)

% of pupils achieving at a higher standard

21%

Below England's average (29%)

Writing

% of pupils meeting expected standard

55%

Below England's average (72%)

% of pupils achieving a greater depth

Below England's average (13%)

Mathematics

Average score in maths

Below England's average (104)

% of pupils meeting expected standard

45%

Below England's average (73%)

% of pupils achieving at a higher standard

Below England's average (23%)

GPS

Average score in GPS

100

Below England's average (105)

% of pupils meeting expected standard

55%

Below England's average (72%)

% of pupils achieving at a higher standard

Below England's average (32%)

Science

% of pupils meeting expected standard

79%

Below England's average (82%)

School

England's Average

Performance data based on national primary school rankings and KS2 assessments

Rankings reflect overall academic achievement across core subjects (Reading, Writing, Mathematics, GPS, Science)

Ofsted Inspection

Latest inspection ratings and assessment

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Overall Effectiveness

Requires Improvement

Based on official graded inspection publication report

Inspection Categories

Requires Improvement

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour and Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years Provision

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Latest Graded Inspection Details

Publication Date

19 June 2024

Inspection Number

10297348

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Inspection ratings based on Ofsted framework and published assessment criteria

Application Demand

Application demand and subscription rates for entry

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Primary School Entry

Total Applications

Places Offered

Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed

This school received 2.0x more applications than available places for primary school entry.

Secondary School Entry

323

Total Applications

236

Places Offered

Subscription: 1.4xOversubscribed

This school received 1.4x more applications than available places for secondary school entry.

Understanding Subscription Rates:

•Oversubscription: A subscription rate above 1.0 indicates the school is oversubscribed, meaning it receives more applications than available places. The higher the number, the more competitive admission becomes.
•Fully subscribed: A subscription rate of exactly 1.0 indicates the school is fully subscribed, meaning it receives applications equal to the number of available places. Every place can be filled without turning away applicants.
•Undersubscribed: A subscription rate below 1.0 indicates the school is undersubscribed, meaning it receives fewer applications than available places. The school has unfilled spaces and all applicants can typically be offered a place. Note that these schools may still fill places through late applications and in-year admissions (see below).

Applications: All preferences received by 31 October 2024 deadline.

Offers: Total offers made by National Offer Day, 03 March 2025 (secondary schools) and 16 April 2025 (primary schools).

For undersubscribed schools, offers may exceed applications due to:

•Late applications received after the October deadline
•Families moving into the catchment area
•In-year admissions and school transfers
•Places reallocated when families decline offers
•Waiting list movement before National Offer Day

School Information

Everything you need to know at a glance

School Details

PHASE OF EDUCATION

All-through

GENDER

Mixed

AGE RANGE

3-18+ years

ADMISSION POLICY

Non-selective

SCHOOL GROUP

Academies

LOCAL COUNCIL

Newcastle City

RELIGIOUS CHARACTER

None

SCHOOL CAPACITY

1,710

URN

135423

School Features & Facilities

Key provisions and characteristics of this school

Grammar School

Has Sixth Form

Boarding Facilities

Special Educational Needs Classes

Nursery Provision

Section 41 Approved

Contact Information

Get in touch with the school

Address

Denton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6AF, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6AF

Phone

1912288400

Website

https://excelsior.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk

Headteacher

Mrs Paula Hegarty

📊 Important Data Notice

Information displayed is compiled from official sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted, and school websites, but may not reflect the most current data. School information, including Ofsted ratings, admission policies, staff details, and contact information can change. Always verify admissions criteria, application deadlines, catchment areas, and availability directly with the school or local authority before making any decisions. Historical data such as exam results and last distance offered should not be used to predict future outcomes or admission chances. All data is provided for research purposes only.