Joseph Swan School is a secondary school in Gateshead, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school 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.
Joseph Swan School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, NE9 6LE |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Gateshead |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Allan Fuller |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 131048 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1316 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road , Bensham and Deckham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 3,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Infant School Chowdene Bank , Low Fell NE9 6JH | 3out of 4 | 287 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Infant School - Part of Oakfield Schools Federation Chowdene Bank , Low Fell NE9 6JH | - not rated | 287 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Junior School Chowdene Bank , NE9 6JH | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Junior School - Part of Oakfield Schools Federation Chowdene Bank , NE9 6JH | - not rated | 315 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Green Junior School Harlow Green Lane , NE9 7TB | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Swan Academy Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Swan School Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Breckenbeds Junior High School Saltwell Road South , Low Fell NE9 6LE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 2out of 4 | 129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Comprehensive School Beacon Lough Road , NE9 6TA | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars School Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joicey Road School Joicey Road , Low Fell NE9 5AT | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Musgrave School 335 Durham Road , Low Fell NE9 5AJ | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.