The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.9
0.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
42%
Source: 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
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
70%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 91 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 562
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 37.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- THE GOSFORTH FEDERATED ACADEMIES LIMITED
- Head
- Pete Fox
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Dudley Lane, Seaton Burn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE13 6EJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrenkley School
Independent · 684m away
Greenfields Community Primary School
Primary · 976m away
Cramlington Learning Village
Secondary · 2.7km away
Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 3.1km away
Great Park Academy
Middle deemed secondary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is North Gosforth Academy's Ofsted rating?
North Gosforth Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend North Gosforth Academy?
North Gosforth Academy currently has 562 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North Gosforth Academy take?
North Gosforth Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is North Gosforth Academy?
North Gosforth Academy is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 6EJ, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does North Gosforth Academy have a sixth form?
No, North Gosforth Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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