Gateshead College
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About Gateshead College
Gateshead College is a state-funded Does not apply secondary school serving the Gateshead community, welcoming children from age 16 to 99.
Ofsted has rated Gateshead College "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Alexander, it falls under Gateshead local authority.
Gateshead College is a popular choice with families — it received 278 applications for 49 places, making it 5.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 112 were first-preference applications.
Gateshead College parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 87% recommending the school (53 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Gateshead College include Science Labs, Astro Turf, Library, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Theatre, Sixth Form Centre, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Hockey, Dance, Gymnastics, Netball and 5 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Film Club, Art Club and 5 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.4%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in Gateshead, Gateshead College is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 16 to 99 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Baltic Campus, Quarryfield Road, Gateshead, Gateshead, NE8 3BE |
| Headteacher | David Alexander |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.4% |
| School Capacity | 250 |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Source: Ofsted, 26 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
53 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
278
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
112 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Baltic Campus, Quarryfield Road, Gateshead
Gateshead, NE8 3BE
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