Excelsior Academy is an all-through academy in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Excelsior Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.62 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 30.2, 34% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, 34% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, an average A-Level grade of D.
The school has 1,439 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 14.1%, 21% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 12.8%.
After leaving Excelsior Academy, student destinations include 51% going on to university and 7% entering apprenticeships.
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Excelsior Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.62, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 30.2. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
34% of students at Excelsior Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
At Excelsior Academy, 34% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
66% met the expected standard in reading and 45% in maths.
Students at Excelsior Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of D. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Excelsior Academy has an overall absence rate of 12.8%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Excelsior Academy is 14.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Excelsior Academy has 1,439 pupils on roll.
21% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Excelsior Academy, 51% go on to university and 7% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Excelsior Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Excelsior Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Excelsior Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
106/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
30/mo
28% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 11.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.5
Bus Stops
20
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Parent View
Would Recommend
55%
Child is Happy
30%
Child Feels Safe
33%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.