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Gosforth Academy
Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2JH, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.7 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,927
Capacity
1,730
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 54.4, which places it in the top 16% nationally. A commendable 77% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 63% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating strong foundational skills. Additionally, 74% of pupils progress to university, with 28% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a positive trajectory for future opportunities.
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Last inspected: 22 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 54.4 | Top 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 77% | Top 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 63% | Top 14% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 73% | Top 7% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 58% | Top 7% UK |
University Destinations
| 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%. | 74% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 28% | Above avg |
Based on 349 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.6%
Asian Pakistani3.8%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
White Other3.2%
Asian Other3.0%
Other2.7%
Asian Indian2.6%
Black African2.4%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
White Irish0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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55.01306, -1.62370 · NE3 2JH
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN136352
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.gosforthacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Gosforth Academy rated by Ofsted?
Gosforth Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 June 2022.
Is Gosforth Academy a good school?
Gosforth Academy scores 70.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Gosforth Academy in GCSEs?
Gosforth Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.4. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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