The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.32
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Mr David Alexander (Principal)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
January 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2020 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
October 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Inspection
January 2004 | Inspection
Location
Baltic Campus, Quarryfield Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 3BE
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Gateshead College's Ofsted rating?
Gateshead College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Gateshead College take?
Gateshead College caters for pupils aged 16 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Gateshead College?
Gateshead College is in Gateshead, NE8 3BE, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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