The short version
Average GCSE results. 80% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.9
0.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
56%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.39
Band 4Source: 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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
8%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 212 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 31 days per year on average — over a month of school.
40% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
12% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 100 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,146
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 40.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Trust
- EMMANUEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
- Head
- Mrs Rachael Hooker
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, NE9 6LE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakfield Junior School
Primary · Very close
The Cedars School
Special school · 912m away
The Cedars Academy
Academy · 912m away
Kells Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Harlow Green Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Glynwood Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green
Primary · 1.5km away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Grace College's Ofsted rating?
Grace College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grace College?
Grace College currently has 1,146 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grace College take?
Grace College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Grace College?
Grace College is in Gateshead, NE9 6LE, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grace College have a sixth form?
Yes, Grace College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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