Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
URN: 137942 • Chester le Street DH3 2LP
Overview
- Name
- Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
- URN
- 137942
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- LORD LAWSON OF BEAMISH ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Fowler (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01914334026
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Birtley Lane, Chester le Street DH3 2LP
Summary
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Birtley, Gateshead, serving approximately 1,293 students, with a capacity of 1,496. Established in 1970, the academy has evolved from the amalgamation of three previous schools and moved to its current site in 2007. The school is named after Jack Lawson, a notable local trade union leader and Labour politician, reflecting its commitment to public service and education.
The academy operates as a stand-alone institution, fostering strong relationships with local primary schools and the community. Under the leadership of Principal Andrew Fowler, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, offering a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for future success, with a focus on both personal and academic development.
Lord Lawson Academy prioritises student well-being, featuring a First Aid Unit staffed by trained support staff to address health concerns during school hours. The school is dedicated to transparency and accountability, adhering to government funding guidelines while maintaining strong links with local industry and politics.
The academy operates as a stand-alone institution, fostering strong relationships with local primary schools and the community. Under the leadership of Principal Andrew Fowler, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, offering a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for future success, with a focus on both personal and academic development.
Lord Lawson Academy prioritises student well-being, featuring a First Aid Unit staffed by trained support staff to address health concerns during school hours. The school is dedicated to transparency and accountability, adhering to government funding guidelines while maintaining strong links with local industry and politics.
Useful links
- Trust Board Information and Structure (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Download theSixth Form Prospectus (download)
- 2025 Prospectus (download)
- Academy Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Terms and Conditions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Hermitage School (70.2)
- Park View School (57.6)
- Hermitage Academy (55.4)
- Lord Lawson of Beamish Community School (45.2)
- Park View Community School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- LORD LAWSON OF BEAMISH ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 1496
- Pupils
- 1293
- Boys
- 641
- Girls
- 652
- FSM %
- 31.00
- Open date
- 2012-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1293 | 641 | 652 | 1496 | 31.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1353 | 659 | 694 | 1496 | 29.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1344 | 610 | 734 | 1496 | 24.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1344 | 610 | 734 | 1496 | 24.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1439 | 625 | 814 | 1496 | 23.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1446 | 635 | 811 | 1496 | 18.30 |
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