Jesmond Park Academy

What Jesmond Park Academy does

Jesmond Park Academy is a state-funded secondary school and sixth form located in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, serving over 2,000 students aged 11-18, including more than 420 in its Sixth Form. The school operates as part of the Gosforth Group multi-academy trust under the legal entity Gosforth Federated Academies Ltd, and is led by Executive Headteacher Steve Campbell. It delivers the national curriculum across Key Stages 3-4 and a post-16 programme of 30+ A Level and BTEC Level 3 courses plus an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), supported by a dedicated Sixth Form Centre (Common Room, Library and IT Suite with 60 study spaces, Bistro) and enrichment such as the Passport to Enrichment scheme, Duke of Edinburgh Award, and an elite basketball pathway with the Newcastle Eagles.

The school's underlying technology is conventional and education-sector standard rather than proprietary or differentiated: a Frog-based Virtual Learning Environment at vle.jpa.newcastle.sch.uk, a website built by Juniper Education, and standard third-party integrations for analytics (Google Analytics), video (Vimeo, YouTube), social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X), location (Google Maps), and facility-hire bookings (Pitchbookings). No AI/ML capabilities, APIs, SDKs, or proprietary platforms are disclosed; the website is only partially WCAG 2.2 AA compliant.

Jesmond Park Academy is non-commercial in its core model: education is free at point of use and revenue is generated through UK government per-pupil funding allocated via the multi-academy trust, with a marginal secondary revenue stream from facility hire to external community users. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through open evenings, personal tours, school visits, an annual enrolment day, and a register-your-interest form for Sixth Form applicants; many Sixth Form students are recruited externally from across Newcastle and beyond. The school is rated Good by Ofsted and reports academic outcomes including a 98% A Level/BTEC pass rate and 90% progression to first-choice universities, with notable progression to Cambridge, Durham, UCL, and Imperial College London.

Name

Jesmond Park Academy

Legal name

Gosforth Federated Academies Ltd

Website

https://jesmondparkacademy.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jesmond Park Academy is a state-funded secondary school and sixth form in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, serving over 2,000 students aged 11-18, including 420+ in its Sixth Form offering 30+ A Level and BTEC courses. It operates within the Gosforth Group multi-academy trust and is funded by UK government per-pupil grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Newcastle upon Tyne

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: As a state-funded academy within the Gosforth Group multi-academy trust, the school receives government funding based on student enrollment numbers. Education is free for students attending the school.
2. Facility Hire: The academy offers facility hire services for academy spaces, generating revenue from external community use of school facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jesmond Park Academy provides free state-funded secondary education for students in Years 7-11 and a sixth form programme for students aged 16-18, offering over 30 A Level and BTEC Level 3 courses plus an Extended Project Qualification. The academy supplements academic study with enrichment activities (Duke of Edinburgh, Passport to Enrichment), UCAS and careers guidance, bursary support, and an elite basketball programme with the Newcastle Eagles, while also generating ancillary revenue through facility hire of school spaces to external community users.

Product overview

Jesmond Park Academy operates as a secondary school and sixth form providing comprehensive secondary education and post-16 qualifications. The main product offering is the Sixth Form programme with over 30 A Level and BTEC Level 3 courses, supported by dedicated facilities including a Sixth Form Centre, Library, and Bistro. The school provides academic curriculum across all key stages including Design & Technology, Food Technology, and Health & Social Care subjects, supplemented by enrichment programmes such as the Passport to Enrichment scheme, Duke of Edinburgh Award, and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). Student support services include a dedicated Sixth Form support team providing pastoral care, UCAS guidance, and careers advice, with bridging work programmes to prepare students for advanced study.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JPA Sixth Form: The dedicated sixth form centre of Jesmond Park Academy offering A Level and BTEC courses for students aged 16-19.

Products and services

• Jesmond Park Academy Sixth Form A post-16 education programme for students aged 16-18 offering over 30 A Level and BTEC courses plus the EPQ, with dedicated Sixth Form facilities, specialist support teams, UCAS and careers guidance, and enrichment activities to prepare students for university or employment.
• A Level Courses Two-year advanced level qualifications across approximately 26 subjects including Art and Design, Business, Sciences, Humanities, Languages, and Social Sciences, mostly assessed by examination without coursework.
• BTEC Level 3 Vocational Courses Level 3 vocational qualifications including BTEC National Extended Certificates in Health and Social Care, Applied Science, Business, Creative Digital Media Production, Information Technology, and Sport and Exercise Science.
• Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) A standalone Level 3 qualification worth half an A Level in which students undertake independent research on a self-selected topic to develop skills for university or future careers.
• Passport to Enrichment Enrichment scheme requiring Year 12 students to volunteer time and participate in activities including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, volunteering, sport, charity work, and extra-curricular study.
• Academy Facility Hire Commercial hire of academy spaces (sports halls, rooms, and other facilities) to external community users for events, sport, and activities, booked via the Pitchbookings widget.
• 16-19 Bursary Fund Means-tested financial support for Sixth Form students to help with essential costs of education including travel, books, and equipment, available to students meeting eligibility criteria such as household income below £32,000pa, being in care, on Income Support, Universal Credit, Free School Meals, Disability Living Allowance, or young carer status.

Quantifiable outcome

• 72% of A Levels graded A* to C
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gosforth GroupcoreOthersGosforth Group is a multi-academy trust committed to educational excellence and ensuring student achievement for everyone, regardless of background. Jesmond Park Academy is a proud member of this trust, benefiting from shared resources, support, and collaborative network of schools united by the Creating Futures ethos.
• Newcastle EaglescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJesmond Park Academy runs an elite basketball programme with the Newcastle Eagles. Students can train with Eagles coaches, be selected to play in teams, and compete in regional and national competitions alongside their A Level or BTEC studies. Many students have gone on to play for Eagles Academy teams or the BBL team.
• National Citizen Service (NCS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCS is a government-backed, part-residential youth programme which develops skills and confidence of young people. Jesmond Park Academy Sixth Form works closely with NCS, offering an autumn programme that complements the non-qualification element of the study programme.
• Work & Thrive NewcastleminorOthersLabour Market Information provider for the Newcastle area, helping students understand job roles, employment trends, and job availability when choosing courses and career pathways.
• BBCminorOthersYear 10 students participated in pre-filming activities with the BBC as part of work experience programme, providing industry exposure and career inspiration.
• Leading UK UniversitiescoreOthersStrong university progression with students securing places at Cambridge, Edinburgh, Durham, Leeds, University College London, and Imperial College London. Regular presentations from universities and employers for careers guidance.
• Enterprise Adviser / North East Careers HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school benefits from an Enterprise Adviser who works strategically to encourage development of the careers programme and connect the school to the business community across the county, part of the North East Careers Hub.
• MCR PathwaysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Scottish-inspired programme helping young people in care or from disadvantaged backgrounds to find their career pathway through mentoring and support.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heworth Grange School: State-funded secondary school with sixth form located in Gateshead, immediately adjacent to Newcastle. Comparable comprehensive academy model, demographic, and curriculum, competing for the same North East student pool.
• Gosforth Academy: Sister secondary school and sixth form within the same Gosforth Group multi-academy trust, located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Operates an identical state-funded academy model with overlapping catchment and direct competition for the same Year 7 and Sixth Form applicants.
• Kenton School: State-funded secondary school with a large sixth form in Newcastle upon Tyne, offering A Levels and BTECs to a similar demographic. Direct competitor for both Year 7 intake and post-16 recruitment from across the city.
• Longbenton High School: State-funded secondary school located in North Tyneside just north of Newcastle. Comparable comprehensive academy model with sixth form provision, competing for students in the broader North East post-16 market.
• St Cuthbert's High School: Catholic state-funded secondary school with sixth form in Newcastle upon Tyne offering A Levels and vocational pathways. Comparable size, curriculum, and state-funded operating model with overlapping catchment in the city.
• Park View School: State-funded secondary school with sixth form in Chester-le-Street, County Durham. Comparable comprehensive academy model and curriculum offering, part of the broader North East sixth form competitive set.

Broad incumbents

• Dame Allan's Schools: Independent senior school in Newcastle offering A Levels and a broader co-curricular programme. Operates in the same North East market for sixth form students but is fee-paying and not part of the state sector.
• Royal Grammar School Newcastle: Prestigious independent school in Newcastle offering secondary and sixth form education with a much broader academic and extracurricular portfolio. Competes for the most academically ambitious families in the same Newcastle market but operates on a fee-paying, non-state-funded model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/jesmondparkacademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/jesmondparkacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/jesmondparkacademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/jesmondparkacademy

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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