The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 60.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
60.1
16.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
74%
32.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
85%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 233 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 112 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- City technology college
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,543
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Mr Nathanael Ogborn (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Consett Road, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0AN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLobley Hill Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston
Primary · 1.5km away
Kingsmeadow Community School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Washingwell Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham
Primary · 1.9km away
Eslington Primary School
Special school · 2.0km away
Riverside Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Emmanuel College a selective school?
No. Emmanuel College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Emmanuel College's Ofsted rating?
Emmanuel College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Emmanuel College?
Emmanuel College currently has 1,543 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Emmanuel College take?
Emmanuel College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Emmanuel College?
Emmanuel College is in Gateshead, NE11 0AN, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Emmanuel College have a sixth form?
Yes, Emmanuel College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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