SchoolScoresGosforth Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 13 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of THE GOSFORTH FEDERATED ACADEMIES LIMITED
Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2JH
0191 285 1000 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 June 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
401 pupils in this year group.
63% — 18 points above the Newcastle upon Tyne average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 63% | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 54.4 | 43.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.1 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
406 pupils in this year group.
93% — 7 points above the Newcastle upon Tyne average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 93% | 86% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 64% | 39% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| Further education college | 21% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 93% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
322 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 35% | 24% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 63% | 50% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 38.9 | 33.5 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
34 subjects, 912 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 113 | 22% | 48% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 74 | 18% | 43% | 30% |
| Psychology | 72 | 1% | 18% | 19% |
| Biology | 68 | 22% | 37% | 27% |
| Business Studies:Single | 48 | 10% | 40% | 16% |
| Physics | 46 | 17% | 43% | 31% |
| Sociology | 46 | 2% | 7% | 20% |
| Economics | 44 | 5% | 27% | 26% |
| History | 43 | 5% | 26% | 23% |
| Geography | 42 | 10% | 55% | 23% |
| English Literature | 34 | 3% | 24% | 23% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 31 | 23% | 48% | 38% |
| English Language | 28 | 0% | 4% | 13% |
| Art and Design (3d Studies) | 23 | 22% | 30% | 28% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 23 | 13% | 39% | 24% |
| Law | 23 | 0% | 17% | 17% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 17 | 18% | 59% | 59% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 17 | 12% | 24% | 17% |
| Accounting / Finance | 16 | 0% | 44% | 15% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 16 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| Government and Politics | 11 | 0% | 27% | 26% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 10 | 40% | 60% | 26% |
| Spanish | 10 | 10% | 40% | 34% |
| Art and Design (Textiles) | 8 | 0% | 0% | 36% |
| Religious Studies | 8 | 13% | 38% | 22% |
| French | 6 | 33% | 83% | 38% |
| German | 6 | 33% | 50% | 42% |
| Italian | 6 | 67% | 100% | – |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Arabic, Chinese, Film Studies, Music, Drama and Theatre Studies, Urdu.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
360 students in this year group.
86% — 12 points above the Newcastle upon Tyne average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 86% | 74% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 19% | 29% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 86% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
349 students in this year group.
74% — 25 points above the Newcastle upon Tyne average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 74% | 49% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 28% | 11% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 81% | 74% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Newcastle upon Tyne. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 30% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.9% | 43.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 20th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 15% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 25% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.4% | 14.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 54% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.8% | 24.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 42% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8% | 9.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 65% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 20.5% | 25.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 61% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8 | 42.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 81% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.2% | 10.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.16% | 0.34% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 85% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.7 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 66% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.5 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 18th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 5% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 5.0% | 10.1%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Gosforth Central Middle School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024
- Gosforth Junior High Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Gosforth East Middle School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- The Newcastle School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 15% A*/A at A level
- Westfield School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 18% A*/A at A level
- Hopespring Newcastle 1.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- St Mary's Catholic School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 69% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kenton School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Newcastle High School for Girls GDST 1.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 37% A*/A at A level
- Jesmond Park Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Gosforth Academy's Ofsted rating?
Gosforth Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 June 2022.
How did Gosforth Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 18 points above the England average of 45%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136352.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.