North Gosforth Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Address | Dudley Lane, NE13 6EJ |
| School Website | www.gosforthacademy.org.uk/north-gosforth |
| Telephone | 1912361700 |
| URN | 144279 |
School Census
| Total | 554 |
| Girls/Boys | 254/300 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.8%/54.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 189 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 27/04/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/04/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 14/10/2015 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 27/04/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 14/10/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 52.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 49.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.64 |
| Progress 8 | -0.55 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 43% |
| Entering EBacc | 41% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.4 |
| Progress 8 | -0.45 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.12 |
| Progress 8 | -0.27 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 189 |
| As first preference | 103 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 101 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 144 |
| As first preference | 97 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 115 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 96 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 172 |
| As first preference | 111 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 118 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 104 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 184 |
| As first preference | 104 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 124 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 100 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 174 |
| As first preference | 86 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 86 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 116 |
| As first preference | 95 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 137 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 95 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 107 |
| As first preference | 80 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 89 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 80 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 34% |
| no | 66% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 83% |
| no | 18% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Brenkley School
(0.46 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: 3-5 Brenkley Way, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 6DS
Greenfields Community Primary School
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Taylor Avenue, , NE13 6NB