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North Gosforth Academy
Dudley Lane, Seaton Burn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE13 6EJ, North Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.0 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
562
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.9, the school performs above the national average, particularly excelling in English and Maths, where 61% of students achieve grade 4 or above. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 82% recommending the school, although it is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted. The school has a moderate LocaleIQ score, indicating it is better than 28% of schools in the area, but there is room for growth in overall performance and engagement.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 43.9 | Bottom 39% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 42% | Top 44% 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%. | 25% | Top 44% UK |
Parent View (74 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of subjects
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School has high expectations
89%
My child is happy
87%
My child makes good progress
87%
Behaviour is good
84%
I'd recommend this school
82%
Progress is communicated
80%
School supports development
70%
School keeps me informed
64%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.2%
Black African2.1%
Other1.6%
Mixed Other0.9%
White Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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55.05826, -1.61949 · NE13 6EJ
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN144279
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is North Gosforth Academy rated by Ofsted?
North Gosforth Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is North Gosforth Academy a good school?
North Gosforth Academy scores 28.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about North Gosforth Academy?
Based on 74 Ofsted Parent View responses, North Gosforth Academy receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at North Gosforth Academy in GCSEs?
North Gosforth Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.9. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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