Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Catchment Area
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Chester le Street, Gateshead , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1293 pupils, and a capacity of 1496 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
1,293
Pupils
1,496
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Gateshead. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Gateshead before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Gateshead catchment area documents →Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, DH3 2LP
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 31% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137942
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Frequently Asked Questions — Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Is Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy has a capacity of 1496 places and currently has 1293 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gateshead.
What is the admissions policy for Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy? ▾
Admission to Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is managed by Gateshead. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy cover? ▾
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a secondary school in Chester le Street, Gateshead, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy? ▾
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.