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Gateshead College
Baltic Campus, Quarryfield Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 3BE, Gateshead
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With 37% of students progressing to university, this college offers a solid pathway for further education, although only 4% advance to top-third institutions. Limited published data makes it challenging to assess overall student performance and satisfaction, but prospective parents may find the college's focus on diverse age groups appealing for lifelong learning opportunities.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 37% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 681 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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54.96658, -1.59810 · NE8 3BE
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN130551
School typeFurther education
Websitewww.gateshead.ac.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Gateshead College rated by Ofsted?
Gateshead College has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Gateshead College a good school?
Gateshead College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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