Excelsior Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 6AF
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 2% in England
10 of 11 in Newcastle upon Tyne
Pupils
1,339
First preferences per place
0.71
2026/27
Absence
10.3%
2024/25
A level average
D-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 31.9 | 30.2 | 33.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 19% | 16% | 24% | |
| Average English grade | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.5 | |
| Average maths grade | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 26% | 26% | 32% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.68 | -0.62 | — |
40% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Cuthbert's High School · 0.7 mi · Good · Top 49% in England
- Studio West · 1.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 1% in England
- Sacred Heart Catholic High School · 1.4 mi · Not judged · Top 20% in England
- St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon · 1.6 mi · Good · Top 21% in England
- Callerton Academy · 2.2 mi · Good
- Whickham School · 2.4 mi · Not judged · Top 23% in England
Best secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne · Best secondary schools in Tyne and Wear
The neighbourhood
Excelsior Academy is in Scotswood (typical home £176,000, crime high).
What is Excelsior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Excelsior Academy is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does Excelsior Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Excelsior Academy is in the bottom 2% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.