Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy | |
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Address | |
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Birtley Lane Coeducational | |
Age | 11 to 18 |
Enrolment | 1,800 |
Website | lordlawson |
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy (formerly Lord Lawson of Beamish Community School) is a
Previously a
The school's principal is Andrew Fowler who began his headship in June 2019.[1] It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in November 2022 where it was assigned a 'Good' grading (or 4/5 stars) in all areas of the framework.
Jack Lawson
The school is named after
Subjects and courses
Between year 7–9 students study a range non-optional subjects including, but not limited to: English, Mathematics, Science, History, IT, Geography, French, German and Art.
In year 10 students are given the opportunity to drop certain subjects and take on new subjects e.g. Graphic Design, whilst core-subjects such as Maths and English are still mandatory requirements.
In Sixth Form students are given the chance to study between 3 and 5 subjects which include ECDL courses.
Sixth form
The sixth form is led by a Head of Sixth Form, Mrs. Jordan and a Director of Post-15 Education, Miss. Nellist.
Ofsted noted in their most recent report that “The effectiveness of the Sixth Form is good and the vast majority of students go onto higher education, training, or employment.” They also reported that “Students are well known and the courses they take are well matched to their needs.” The sixth form was given a grade 'good' whilst the main school achieved a rating of 'requires improvement'
At the end of Year 13, a leaver's ball is usually held at Lumley Castle, attended by both pupils and staff.
Extension
An extension to Lord Lawson was completed in April 2014. It includes an independent learning centre, designed for sixth form students. The construction was carried out by Sir Robert McAlpine and Pinnacle Schools. The extension is expected to accommodate eight further class rooms.
Notable former pupils
- Aston Villain the 1994 League Cup Final
- Gary Madine, English footballer, last played for Blackpool F.C.
- Gary Owers, English footballer, played for Sunderland in the 1992 FA Cup Final
- Bryan Robson, English footballer, and former captain of national team.
References
- ^ "Principal Appointment". Lord Lawson. Retrieved 12 July 2019.