Compare Hermitage Academy and Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy and Park View School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Hermitage Academy (Secondary) in Chester le Street; Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy (Secondary) in Chester le Street; Park View School (Secondary) in Chester le Street — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Hermitage Academy, Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy and Park View School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Chester le Street, County Durham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Hermitage Academy), published May 2024. The lowest is 3 (Park View School), published Feb 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Hermitage Academy (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,300, combined total ≈ 3,850, typical FSM 25–30%, range 20–25%–30–35%; all within the North East Learning Trust trust.

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Attribute	Hermitage Academy DH2 3AD	Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy DH3 2LP	Park View School DH3 3QA
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Chester le Street County Durham DH2 3AD	Chester le Street County Durham DH3 2LP	Chester le Street County Durham DH3 3QA
Latest Ofsted	2 19 May 2024	2 18 Jan 2023	3 13 Feb 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1050	1496	1484
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy		Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	North East Learning Trust	Gateshead (390)	County Durham (840)
Website	www.hermitageacademy.co.uk	lordlawson.academy	www.parkviewlearning.net
Telephone	—	01914334026	01913882248
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Hermitage Academy

DH2 3AD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Chester le Street
County Durham
DH2 3AD
Ofsted: 2 19 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North East Learning Trust
Website: www.hermitageacademy.co.uk
Telephone: —

Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

DH3 2LP

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Chester le Street
County Durham
DH3 2LP
Ofsted: 2 18 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Gateshead (390)
Website: lordlawson.academy
Telephone: 01914334026

Park View School

DH3 3QA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Chester le Street
County Durham
DH3 3QA
Ofsted: 3 13 Feb 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: County Durham (840)
Website: www.parkviewlearning.net
Telephone: 01913882248

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.