Gosforth Academy is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, serving pupils aged 13 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Gosforth Academy currently has around 1927 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.2% boys and 49.8% girls. Around 19.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (69.6%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 66% who stay in school sixth forms and 21% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Knightsbridge, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2JH
Website: https://www.gosforthacademy.org.uk/
Telephone: 01912851000
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Newcastle upon Tyne
Headteacher / Principal: Principal Preit Chahal
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 136352

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 22/06/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 13 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1730
Number of Pupils: 1927
Number of Boys: 967
Number of Girls: 960

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 23.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British69.60%1342
Pakistani3.80%74
White and Asian3.40%65
Other White3.20%61
Other Asian3.00%57
Other (any other ethnic group)2.70%52
Indian2.60%51
African2.40%46
Bangladeshi2.40%46
White and Black African1.50%29
Chinese1.50%29
Other Mixed1.50%28
Unclassified1.00%19
White and Black Caribbean0.80%16
Irish0.40%7
Other Black0.30%5
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Above average (0.44)
Of the 406 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 399 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.44
Town average
-0.40
Local authority average
-0.55
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
68%
Town average
32%
Local authority average
36%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
64%
Town average
31%
Local authority average
38%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
55.5
Town average
40.4
Local authority average
41.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
5.2
Town average
3.5
Local authority average
3.7
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
96%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Charles' RC Primary School
Regent Farm Road , Gosforth NE3 3HE
- not rated 260 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Charles' Catholic Primary School
Regent Farm Road , Gosforth NE3 3HE
3out of 4 260 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Grange First School
Norham Road , Gosforth NE3 2NP
3out of 4 315 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
St Oswald's RC Primary School
Hartford Road , Gosforth NE3 5LE
- not rated 647 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
Hartford Road , Gosforth NE3 5LE
3out of 4 647 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gosforth High School
Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gosforth Academy
Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic School
Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE
4out of 4 2,198 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School
Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE
- not rated 2,198 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Kenton School
Drayton Road , NE3 3RU
- not rated 2,512 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gosforth Central Middle School
Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN
3out of 4 537 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE
3out of 4 548 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gosforth East Middle School
Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT
3out of 4 601 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Gosforth Junior High School
Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY
- not rated 661 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Westmoor Middle School
Benton Lane , West Moor NE12 7PT
- not rated 3,206 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
NHS England (Choices College)
The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF
- not rated 227 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ascham House School
30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES
- not rated 1,049 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Newcastle School for Boys
30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES
- not rated 1,049 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
Eastcliffe School
33 the Grove , Gosforth NE3 1NE
- not rated 1,341 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King David School
Culzean Park , Graham Park Road NE3 4BH
- not rated 1,516 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.