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About Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

Located in the heart of Chester le Street, Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a vibrant community that fosters academic excellence and personal growth. Our dedicated staff strive to provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment that prepares students for success. We welcome you to our school family.

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 2.5
Teaching Quality 2.8
Communication 3.0
Student Wellbeing 2.9
Facilities 2.8

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information β€’ 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
76.1
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data β€’ 2023-2024

45.1
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.28
Progress 8
Below average
50.8%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
67.9%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

9.6% entered EBacc
7.5% achieved EBacc
240 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 12

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Parent Unconfirmed
Parent May 1, 2025
1.0

"Dangerous"

Senior leadership act like saints that are above all other staff. Staff are harassed until they leave if they don’t like you.
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David T Unconfirmed
Parent Feb 24, 2025
5.0

"A Great School with a Strong Sense of Community"

We've been extremely happy with our child's experience at Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy. The school has a wonderful atmosphere and the teachers are dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential. The extracurricular activities are also a great bonus.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Emily P Unconfirmed
Parent Feb 1, 2025
4.0

"Excellent Education, Fantastic Staff"

We've been really impressed with the quality of teaching at Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy. Our child has thrived in the supportive environment and has made great progress. The staff are always approachable and communicate well with parents.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 4/5
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Parent Unconfirmed
Parent Jan 13, 2025
1.0

"Abuse on buses"

Seriously, theres like 70 people who gang up on me on the scholars
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 3/5
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Parent Unconfirmed
Parent Oct 22, 2024
1.0

"Hate it"

Mate the police are always here and this kid got punched in the face cause of his race and teachers said there was no proof and they couldnt do nothing even though teachers and kids saw and cams caught it
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent Unconfirmed
Parent Aug 20, 2024
5.0

"Good school in my opinion"

I like the school sooo
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Parent Unconfirmed
Parent Apr 29, 2024
1.0

"NO JUST NO"

Awful teaches shout and scream at you till the room shakes for anything even if its the thing they tell you to do. No anti-bulling policies put in place. Was told you dont learn anything from audio books. Got a detention for the bad weather and was late even after calling the school and telling them that a was going to be late. Theres a fight every week. Retained absolutely no information. SEN kids should not go here and have no accommodations.I had to leave
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent Unconfirmed
Parent Aug 22, 2023
1.0

"what the frick"

i swear a kid called ethan trainer touched me
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Parent Unconfirmed
Parent Jul 5, 2023
1.0

"Poisonous place."

Staff are bullied as well as pupils.
Country is desperate for good teachers yet the managers of this school get rid of older , more expensive , ie more experienced, teachers to save money.
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Parent Unconfirmed
Parent Apr 21, 2022
1.0

"Don’t get me started"

This place has no respect for its students! It treats poc and lgbtq+ Students like dirt, not even caring when a child is being bullied. Fights occur daily and teachers treat the students like shit
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent Unconfirmed
Parent Nov 19, 2020
1.0

"Find somewhere else"

The amount of times the fire alarm had been falsely triggered, it upsets me. Multiple students have likely gotten away, as I don’t know of many people that have been permanently excluded. And don’t get me started on the cafe overflow. Before covid there was a shambles of food catering. Dreadful school if you ask me
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 2/5
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Parent Unconfirmed
Parent Nov 17, 2020
1.0

"Don’t get me started with this school "

I would rather go to a school that I have to travel 2 and a half hours down the country because they don’t see when a child is being bullied and even when you do tell them they don’t do anything about it
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5

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