Students and their families at Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy are celebrating their GCSE results. These results have been achieved in the most difficult circumstances, where schools were in lockdown for almost half of the students’ two-year courses. Many students were also affected by having to self-isolate at times, and...
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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Sixth Form Results 2021
Students at Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy are celebrating excellent results in their A levels and vocational qualifications. 48% of all A level grades were awarded at A*/A/B. 10% of A level grades were A*. The average grade overall was B-. Honours were shared equally between boys and girls. Top-scoring...
COVID testing arrangements for September
The Government has asked us to offer two lateral flow device COVID tests to students as they return to school in September. Unfortunately – and this has been a frequent problem this past year – government expectations and guidelines are not yet clear. We are making plans to be able...
Nissan Electric Vehicle Competition Winner
Congratulations to James Alderson in Year 7 who is the winner of the Nissan Electric Car Design Challenge. May 2021. Nissan’s challenge was to design an all - electric car that should make travelling and driving easier and more efficient and should use new technology to perform functions current cars...
Gateshead Council – Free Bus Pass Scheme
Please visit this weblink to access an application form and to read their guidelines on who is eligible for their scheme: https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/2784/School-transport
Transition and Primary Partners
We work closely with our linked primary schools to ensure Year 6 pupils feel confident about their move. There are constant staff exchanges to ensure there is both curriculum continuity and well managed pastoral care. Throughout the year pupils are given the opportunity to participate in Art, Music, PE and...