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Joseph Swan Academy

Academy converter · Gateshead · NE9 6LE

Ages 11–18 · 1,119 pupils · Gateshead

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (17 Jan 2019).

Capacity fill90%

1,119 pupils · 1,250 places

Pupils on roll
1,119
Boys / girls
561 / 558
School capacity
1,250
Capacity fill
1,119 / 1,250 (90%)
Free school meals
31.5%
FSM pupils
319
Admissions policy
Non-selective
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
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Miss Heather Scott

Location

Address
Saltwell Road South
Postcode
NE9 6LE
Town
Gateshead
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Gateshead
District
Gateshead
Constituency
Gateshead
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban major conurbation

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, 1,119 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 31.5%.

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.

Compare with theseAll in GatesheadNear NE9

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att835.4
    • P8-1.1
    • EM5+32%
    • Absence17.4%

    0.1 miles away

  • XP Gateshead

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Felling · NE10 9UZ · Gateshead

    Ages 11–16

    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM35.1%
    • Demand2.83

    2.0 miles away

  • Kingsmeadow Community School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Secondary

    Gateshead · NE11 9NX · Gateshead

    Ages 11–18

    • Att837.6
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+27%
    • Absence14.9%

    2.4 miles away

  • Heworth Grange School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Gateshead · NE10 0PT · Gateshead

    Ages 11–16

    • Att837.1
    • P8-0.9
    • EM5+28%
    • Absence15.5%

    2.6 miles away

  • North East Futures UTC

    Ofsted: Not judged

    University technical college · Secondary

    Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE1 3AS · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 14–19

    • Att835.0
    • P8-1.3
    • EM5+39%
    • Absence13.3%

    2.7 miles away

  • Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Chester le Street · DH3 2LP · Gateshead

    Ages 11–18

    • Att845.1
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+51%
    • Absence9.6%

    2.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Miss Heather Scott

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