Kingsmeadow Community School
Community schoolSecondaryAges 11–18MixedSixth form
Market Lane, Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9NX
Headteacher · Mr Mark Barrett
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Key facts
Pupils868Capacity 975
OfstedReport cardInspected 13 January 2026
Free school meals51.6%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 13 January 2026.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Sixth formNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Gateshead council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in GatesheadNearby schools for the same ages
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- Trinity Solutions Academy1.7 mi
- North East Futures UTC1.9 mi
- St Cuthbert's High School2.2 mi
- Excelsior Academy2.2 mi