Jesmond Park Academy
State secondary academy in Heaton (formerly Heaton Manor). Ofsted Good (June 2022). Ages 11–18, ~2,080 pupils, 400+ in sixth form. The primary state secondary for Jesmond children.
About Jesmond Park Academy
Jesmond Park Academy is a state secondary school on Jesmond Park West, a co-educational comprehensive academy serving pupils aged 11 to 18. Formerly Heaton Manor School, it is part of The Gosforth Group multi-academy trust and includes a sixth form, with a total roll of around 2,000 students. The academy describes itself as a thriving, inclusive and multicultural school community, with the motto 'Creating Futures'. As one of the main state secondary options for families in the Jesmond and Heaton area, it offers a broad curriculum across the secondary age range and into post-16 study.
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