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Grace College
Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, NE9 6LE, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.7 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,146
Capacity
1,432
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.9, this secondary school is performing in the top 66% of schools nationally, although it has room for improvement as it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 61%, and 58% of pupils progress to university, with 18% attending top-third institutions. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates that it is better than only 7% of schools, suggesting challenges in the local context.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 42.9 | Bottom 34% 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 36% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 56% | Top 15% 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%. | 45% | Top 15% 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%. | 58% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 50 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.7%
Other4.9%
Black African2.8%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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54.92886, -1.60606 · NE9 6LE
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN147178
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.gracecollege.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Grace College rated by Ofsted?
Grace College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2023.
Is Grace College a good school?
Grace College scores 6.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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 Grace College in GCSEs?
Grace College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.9. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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