Studio West

About Studio West

Studio West is a studio school in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 546 pupils on roll. It is part of NORTHERN LEADERS TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33 (2025/26). 67.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Newcastle upon Tyne →

School Type

Studio schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

546 / 640 (85%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

3 December 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

West Denton Way, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2SZ

Phone

01914813710

Head Teacher

Andrew Dryden

Website

www.sw.northernleaderstrust.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Studio West?

Studio West is a studio school in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does Studio West have?

Studio West has 546 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Studio West perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Studio West achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33 in 2025/26.

Is Studio West part of an academy trust?

Yes — Studio West is part of NORTHERN LEADERS TRUST.

Where is Studio West?

Studio West is located at West Denton Way, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2SZ.