Excelsior Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has made real strides in getting more pupils into school regularly, particularly those who were struggling with attendance. Teaching in mathematics is improving thanks to better staff training and focused curriculum work. The school is also taking staff well-being seriously, creating a supportive environment where teachers feel valued and well-trained.
Key Strengths
- Refined curriculum with coherent planning and sequencing, particularly in English and Art
- Professional development in mathematics is helping pupils achieve more positively and staff use consistent methods
- Significant reduction in persistent absence rates, especially among disadvantaged pupils and older students
- Strong support from trust leaders targeting key areas for improvement
- Staff well-being is prioritized with initiatives like 'Wellbeing Wednesday'
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum improvements are not yet fully embedded across all subjects
- Implementation of new teaching approaches needs more consistency
- Mathematics achievement improvements need to be further accelerated to meet school's ambitions
- More work needed to support pupils' transition to next steps in education, employment or training
Excelsior Academy has made progress in improving the school since the previous inspection, with new staff appointments helping to secure improvements. However, some aspects of the school need further improvement and changes need to be more fully embedded.
At a Glance
74.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 66% to 73%. Maths has improved from 45% to 73%. Writing has improved from 55% to 59%.
Class Sizes
18.9
Avg class size
18.7
Infant (KS1)
27.0
KS2
74
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
1,339 pupils
1,710 capacity
371 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Admissions Demand - Newcastle upon Tyne
Places available
2,467
Applications
2,592
Got 1st preference
79.7%
Got preferred school
93.9%
Secondary admissions across Newcastle upon Tyne (2025/26)
Inspection History(110)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.31177%
Overall absence
32.53623%
Persistent absence
1,380
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Excelsior Academy
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Broadwood Primary School
Waverley Primary School
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close
Bridgewater Primary School
Lemington Riverside Primary School
Stocksfield Avenue Primary School
Hadrian School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell
Atkinson Road Primary Academy
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