Gosforth Academy
Details
| Age Range | 13-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Address | Knightsbridge, Gosforth, NE3 2JH |
| School Website | www.ga.newcastle.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1912851000 |
| URN | 136352 |
School Census
| Total | 1932 |
| Girls/Boys | 924/1008 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.8%/52.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 13.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 300 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/06/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/06/2022 | Good |
| 27/03/2008 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 22/06/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/03/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 67.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 80.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 78.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.34 |
| Progress 8 | 0.64 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 63% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 75% |
| Entering EBacc | 68% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.18 |
| Progress 8 | 0.43 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 66% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 79% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 5.45 |
| Progress 8 | 0.43 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 2.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 12 |
| As first preference | 4 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 2 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 2 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 10 |
| As first preference | 3 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 3 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 3 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 3.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 6 |
| As first preference | 3 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 1 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 1 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 69.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Great Park Academy
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 9-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Knightsbridge, Great North Road, , NE3 2JH
Grange First School
(0.18 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Norham Road, , NE3 2NP
Gosforth East Middle School
(0.20 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Harewood Road, , NE3 5JT
Gosforth Central Middle School
(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Great North Road, , NE3 1UN
Gosforth Junior High Academy
(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Regent Avenue, , NE3 1EE
Gosforth Park First School
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Broadway East, , NE3 5JQ
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hartford Road, , NE3 5LE
Archibald First School
(0.37 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Archibald Street, , NE3 1EB
St Charles' Catholic Primary School
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Regent Farm Road, , NE3 3HE
Regent Farm First School
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wansbeck Road South, , NE3 3PE