Ofsted: Outstanding

Emmanuel College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Matthew Waterfield

location_onGateshead, NE11 0AN

language Visit Website phone 1914602099

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,444

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Attainment 8

60.1

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Gateshead

#320 of 4,663 nationally

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Emmanuel College is a City technology college school in Gateshead, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Emmanuel College is a city technology college in Gateshead, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,543 pupils on roll, of whom 24% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 60.1, placing the school #1 in Gateshead and #320 of 4,663 nationally. 74.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 38.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 17 A-level subjects. 60.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 31.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.02 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

60.1

Grade 5+ E&M

74.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)38.7%

Entering EBacc84.60%

EBacc APS5.69

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

60.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86.00%

EBacc APS5.69

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc82%

EBacc APS5.27

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc91%

EBacc APS5.51

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.48

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS5.26

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS5.23

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

110

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*9.0%

Achieving A*–A31.0%

Achieving A*–B60.3%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate97.3%

A-level subjects offered17

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate92.20%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate92.70%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

Retention rate95.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

15 October 2024

Inspection Report

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26 November 2014

Inspection Report

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22 May 2013

Inspection Report

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03 May 2012

Inspection Report

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09 November 2010

Inspection Report

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18 June 2009

Inspection Report

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05 December 2007

Inspection Report

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28 March 2006

Inspection Report

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29 January 2001

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-10-15

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-05-22

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-06-18

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.5%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.3%(51 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,543 pupils. During this period, there were 115 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.5%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,543	115	7.5%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,550	81	5.2%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,492	50	3.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,495	63	4.2%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,496	62	4.1%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,443	38	2.6%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,444	53	3.7%	6.4%	3
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,449	51	3.5%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,446	47	3.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,449	38	2.6%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,451	46	3.2%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,430	19	1.3%	3.6%	3
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,437	17	1.2%	1.0%	2
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,443	27	1.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,420	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,420	33	2.3%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,418	27	1.9%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,378	43	3.1%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,368	29	2.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,370	66	4.8%	3.8%	5
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,302	42	3.2%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,309	27	2.1%	3.0%	3
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,318	40	3.0%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,303	27	2.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,310	53	4.0%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,315	42	3.2%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 62 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 43 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 25 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 24 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 15 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

85.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

26.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree60%

agree28%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree43%

agree42%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree33%

agree26%

disagree13%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

not applicable21%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes28%

no72%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree36%

agree36%

disagree11%

strongly disagree11%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree72%

agree20%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree31%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree43%

agree39%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree65%

agree31%

disagree2%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree72%

agree27%

disagree2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree54%

agree30%

disagree4%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes87%

no13%

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover