Jesmond Park Academy
Academy sponsor led; sixth form; mixed; ages 11 to 18; 2,092 pupils; Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DP; URN 146752
Jesmond Park Academy’s latest inspection, on 8 June 2022, gave an overall grade of Good on the old four-point scale. Of the eight state secondary schools nearest to it, two have key judgements without an overall grade, four have an overall grade on the old scale and two have an ungraded inspection. The oldest verdict, at Gosforth Academy, dates from 22 June 2022; the latest, at Benfield School, from 7 May 2025.
Jesmond Park Academy and the eight state secondary schools nearest to it
From Jesmond Park Academy’s position in the register of schools, in a straight line, among the open state schools in England that teach pupils of secondary age or students aged 16 and over (special schools and further education colleges are not included). Each mark sits at the exact date of the school’s latest inspection in Ofsted’s data as at 30 September 2026.
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Jesmond Park Academy
NE7 7DP, Newcastle upon Tyne; sixth form
Good overall grade on the old four-point scale, 8 June 2022GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 53.1 (Newcastle upon Tyne 43.8, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 60.2% (Newcastle upon Tyne 45.2%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade C, 31.19 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)
Ofsted report for Jesmond Park AcademyThe key judgements, one by one
- Quality of education: good
- Behaviour and attitudes: good
- Personal development: good
- Leadership and management: good
- Sixth form provision: good
0.92 mi1,481 m N
St Mary's Catholic School
NE7 7PE, Newcastle upon Tyne; sixth form
Outstanding overall grade on the old four-point scale, 12 September 2023GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 54.1 (Newcastle upon Tyne 43.8, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 60.0% (Newcastle upon Tyne 45.2%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade B-, 35.43 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)
Ofsted report for St Mary's Catholic SchoolThe key judgements, one by one
- Quality of education: outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: outstanding
- Personal development: outstanding
- Leadership and management: outstanding
- Sixth form provision: outstanding
1.2 mi1,942 m E
Benfield School
NE6 4NU, Newcastle upon Tyne
Key judgements, no overall grade graded inspection, 7 May 2025GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 31.8 (Newcastle upon Tyne 43.8, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 24.3% (Newcastle upon Tyne 45.2%, England 46.3%)
Ofsted report for Benfield SchoolThe key judgements, one by one
- Quality of education: requires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudes: requires improvement
- Personal development: good
- Leadership and management: requires improvement
1.6 mi2,569 m NW
Gosforth Central Middle School
NE3 1UN, Newcastle upon Tyne
School remains Good ungraded inspection, 12 June 2024GCSE: none here, pupils leave at 13
Ofsted report for Gosforth Central Middle School1.7 mi2,789 m NW
Gosforth Junior High Academy
NE3 1EE, Newcastle upon Tyne
Good overall grade on the old four-point scale, 7 November 2023GCSE: none here, pupils leave at 13
Ofsted report for Gosforth Junior High AcademyThe key judgements, one by one
- Quality of education: good
- Behaviour and attitudes: good
- Personal development: good
- Leadership and management: good
1.8 mi2,866 m N
Longbenton High School
NE12 8ER, North Tyneside; sixth form
Good overall grade on the old four-point scale, 28 June 2022GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 41.8 (North Tyneside 46.4, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 35.7% (North Tyneside 45.2%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade C+, 31.84 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)
Ofsted report for Longbenton High SchoolThe key judgements, one by one
- Quality of education: good
- Behaviour and attitudes: requires improvement
- Personal development: good
- Leadership and management: good
- Sixth form provision: good
1.8 mi2,973 m NW
Gosforth East Middle School
NE3 5JT, Newcastle upon Tyne
School remains Good ungraded inspection, 4 July 2023GCSE: none here, pupils leave at 13
Ofsted report for Gosforth East Middle School1.9 mi3,056 m NW
NE3 2JH, Newcastle upon Tyne; sixth form
Good overall grade on the old four-point scale, 22 June 2022GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 55.0 (Newcastle upon Tyne 43.8, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 63.4% (Newcastle upon Tyne 45.2%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade B, 38.91 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)
Ofsted report for Gosforth AcademyThe key judgements, one by one
- Quality of education: good
- Behaviour and attitudes: good
- Personal development: good
- Leadership and management: good
- Sixth form provision: good
2.0 mi3,135 m SE
Walker Riverside Academy
NE6 4AW, Newcastle upon Tyne; sixth form
Key judgements, no overall grade graded inspection, 24 September 2024GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 37.1 (Newcastle upon Tyne 43.8, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 29.7% (Newcastle upon Tyne 45.2%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: listed by the DfE, figure not published
Ofsted report for Walker Riverside AcademyThe key judgements, one by one
- Quality of education: requires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudes: good
- Personal development: good
- Leadership and management: good
See more schools around it: the next schools by distance, or the nearest sixth forms.
The latest inspection, in detail
| Key judgement | Position on the four-point scale | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good | |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good | |
| Personal development | Good | |
| Leadership and management | Good | |
| Sixth form provision | Good |
These grades come from the inspection system used before 10 November 2025; Ofsted says they cannot be compared with the new report cards. How to read these grades.
Exam results
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Attainment 8 score | 53.1 | 43.8 | 46.2 |
| Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs | 60.2% | 45.2% | 46.3% |
| Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs | 77.4% | 61.4% | 64.8% |
England and Newcastle upon Tyne: all state-funded schools. Provisional figures can be revised by the Department for Education. The 2025/26 data gives no Progress 8 scores.
| Measure | This school | England |
|---|---|---|
| Average grade per A level entry | C | B- |
| A level average point score per entry | 31.19 | 35.00 |
| Students achieving AAB or better, at least two in facilitating subjects | 14.1% | 17.5% |
England: all state-funded schools and colleges.
Nearby schools with a page on this site
- Gosforth Academy Newcastle upon Tyne, 1.9 mi in a straight line
- Biddick Academy Sunderland, 7.6 mi in a straight line
- North Durham Academy County Durham, 9.4 mi in a straight line
In the register of schools
Jesmond Park Academy is a state-funded mixed secondary school in Newcastle upon Tyne, for pupils aged 11 to 18, with a sixth form. The register counts 2,092 pupils for a capacity of 2,050. Trust: THE GOSFORTH FEDERATED ACADEMIES LIMITED. Address: Jesmond Park West, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7DP. Website: www.jesmondparkacademy.org.uk.
For school places, distance is measured as set out in each school’s admission arrangements, which may differ from a straight line: check them with the school or the council.
Sources
- Department for Education: Key stage 4 performance, academic year 2025/26 (provisional), school, local authority and England data, accessed 31 October 2026.
- Department for Education: 16 to 19 performance, academic year 2024/25 (final), A level results by school and for England, accessed 31 October 2026.
- Department for Education: Get Information about Schools, register of schools (all establishments, 30 October 2026), accessed 30 October 2026.
- Ofsted: management information, state-funded schools, latest inspections as at 30 September 2026, accessed 30 October 2026.