Intelligence snapshot
Demand
At capacity — apply immediately
Capacity
100% — Over capacity
Admissions
Non-selective intake
Sixth form
Available here
Quick takeaway
At capacity.
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
Key points for parents
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
The school is at capacity (102% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Capacity
- Pupils
- 1,496
- Capacity
- 100%Over capacity
- FSM
- 23.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr B Robson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection reports
Official linksNational standing
Outstanding is the 1st highest Ofsted rating — grade 1 of 4.
School inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Old Durham Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6RZ
Town setting
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