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Grace College

Academy converter · Gateshead · NE9 6LE

Ages 11–18 · 1,125 pupils · Gateshead

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

35.4

Overall absence

17.4%

Admissions demand

0.82 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-03-24

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.07
−20+2
Attainment 835.4
English & maths grade 5+32%
English & maths grade 4+50%
EBacc entry52%

EBacc APS: 3.2

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence17.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)44.5%
Unauthorised7.7%
Authorised absence
9.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
13.4%
Enrolments in measure
1,154

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.82 · Often has places

1st preferences

169

Places offered

205

1st-preference offers

151

Total preferences (any rank)
497
Preferred offers (top 3)
205
Applications from outside LA
11
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill79%

1,125 pupils · 1,432 places

Pupils on roll
1,125
Boys / girls
567 / 558
School capacity
1,432
Capacity fill
1,125 / 1,432 (79%)
Free school meals
41.9%
FSM pupils
447
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: EMMANUEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Academy trust
EMMANUEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Sponsor
Emmanuel Schools Foundation
Headteacher
Mrs Rachael Hooker

Location

Address
Saltwell Road South
Postcode
NE9 6LE
Town
Gateshead
Local authority
Gateshead
District
Gateshead
Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham
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 11–18, in Gateshead, Gateshead, 1,125 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy. Free school meals: 41.9%.

Open schools in Gateshead
57
Secondary schools in Gateshead
4
Academies among open schools in Gateshead
35% (20)
Open schools in NE9
18
Secondary in NE9
2
Open schools in Gateshead LA
93
Secondary in Gateshead LA
9

Nearby secondary schools

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

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    • FSM35.1%
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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Rachael Hooker
Telephone
01914422000
Website
https://www.gracecollege.org.uk/

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