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Gosforth Academy

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2JHSecondaryAges 13–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
Progress 8
No data
Applications / places
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#337 of 3,141 nationally

About Gosforth Academy

Gosforth Academy is a state-funded secondary school in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, for pupils aged 13 to 18 for boys and girls. DfE data records 1,925 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,730.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (22 Jun 2022). the published Attainment 8 score was 54.4 for 2024/25. the published A-level average grade was B- for 2023/24.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range13 to 18 years
GenderMixed
AddressKnightsbridge, Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2JH
HeadteacherPrincipal Preit Chahal
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Number of Pupils1,925
Free School Meals (FSM)19.1%
School Capacity1,925 / 1,730 (111% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Gosforth Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.