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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/06/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 13 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1730 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1927 |
| Number of Boys: | 967 |
| Number of Girls: | 960 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 69.60% | 1342 |
| Pakistani | 3.80% | 74 |
| White and Asian | 3.40% | 65 |
| Other White | 3.20% | 61 |
| Other Asian | 3.00% | 57 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.70% | 52 |
| Indian | 2.60% | 51 |
| African | 2.40% | 46 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.40% | 46 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 29 |
| Chinese | 1.50% | 29 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 28 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 19 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 16 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 7 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.