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Gosforth Academy

Academy converter · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE3 2JH

Ages 13–18 · 1,925 pupils · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

56.5

Overall absence

9.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-06-22

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.64
−20+2
Attainment 856.5
English & maths grade 5+67%
English & maths grade 4+82%
EBacc entry78%

EBacc APS: 5.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)23.3%
Unauthorised3.1%
Authorised absence
6.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.2%
Enrolments in measure
1,261

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill111%

1,925 pupils · 1,730 places

Pupils on roll
1,925
Boys / girls
963 / 962
School capacity
1,730
Capacity fill
1,925 / 1,730 (111%)
Free school meals
22.6%
FSM pupils
269
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 13–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE GOSFORTH FEDERATED ACADEMIES LIMITED
Academy trust
THE GOSFORTH FEDERATED ACADEMIES LIMITED
Sponsor
The Gosforth Federated Academies Ltd
Headteacher
Principal Preit Chahal

Location

Address
Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Gosforth
Postcode
NE3 2JH
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
District
Newcastle upon Tyne
Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 13–18, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1,925 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 22.6%.

Open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
155
Secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
16
Academies among open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
48% (74)
Open schools in NE3
23
Secondary in NE3
2
Open schools in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
112
Secondary in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
12

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Newcastle-upon-TyneNear NE3

  • St Mary's Catholic School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE7 7PE · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 11–18

    • Att855.9
    • P80.6
    • EM5+63%
    • Absence7.8%

    1.3 miles away

  • Kenton School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE3 3RU · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 11–18

    • Att837.0
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+29%
    • Absence14.0%

    1.4 miles away

  • Jesmond Park Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE7 7DP · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 11–18

    • Att850.6
    • P80.3
    • EM5+52%
    • Absence8.4%

    1.9 miles away

  • Longbenton High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE12 8ER · North Tyneside

    Ages 11–18

    • Att842.2
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+41%
    • Absence9.9%

    2.0 miles away

  • Sacred Heart Catholic High School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE4 9YH · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 11–18

    • Att856.9
    • P80.5
    • EM5+60%
    • Absence8.3%

    2.5 miles away

  • George Stephenson High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE12 6SA · North Tyneside

    Ages 11–18

    • Att842.8
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+31%
    • Absence10.9%

    2.6 miles away

  • Callerton Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Free schools · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE5 4JQ · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 11–16

    • Absence12.2%
    • FSM58.9%
    • Demand1.48

    2.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Principal Preit Chahal
Telephone
01912851000
Website
https://www.gosforthacademy.org.uk/

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