Is Kingsmeadow Community School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 13 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 6th of 9 secondary schools in Gateshead. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Kingsmeadow Community School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Kingsmeadow Community School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 45.1 (England: 46.2). 43.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Kingsmeadow Community School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Kingsmeadow Community School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Kingsmeadow Community School

Market Lane, Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9NX

Local ranking6th of 9 secondary schools in Gateshead

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

975

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 13 January 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 13 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 45.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 43.4% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 64.2% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 159

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Continued in education: 85.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 7.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 93.0%
Higher education: 40.0%
Apprenticeships: 13.0%
Employment: 40.0%
Not sustained: 7.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C-

Avg A-Level Grade

26.6

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

31.7

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 0.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 32.5
16-18 Cohort: 62

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 911
Boys: 415 (48%)
Girls: 453 (52%)
Capacity: 975 (89% full)
SEND: 21.7%
FSM Eligible: 49.4%
EAL: 21.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.0%
SEN Support: 18.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 49.4
Budget per Pupil: £10,267/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 30.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 70.9%
Other: 7.5%
Black African: 6.2%
White Other: 5.3%
Asian Indian: 2.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.4%
Asian Chinese: 1.3%
Mixed Other: 1.1%

70.9%

White British

7.5%

Other

6.2%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01914606004

mbarrett@kingsmeadow.org.uk

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Market Lane

Gateshead, North East

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Administrative

URN: 108410
UKPRN: 10016174
Establishment No.: 4041

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