Grace College
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Address | Saltwell Road South, NE9 6LE |
| URN | 147178 |
School Census
| Total | 1231 |
| Girls/Boys | 555/676 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.1%/54.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 11.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 481 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 03/07/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 17/04/2018 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 03/07/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 17/04/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 44.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 52.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.24 |
| Progress 8 | -1.07 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 44% |
| Entering EBacc | 28% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.09 |
| Progress 8 | -0.88 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 46% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.42 |
| Progress 8 | -0.68 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 497 |
| As first preference | 169 |
| As second preference | 191 |
| As third preference | 137 |
| Total Offers Made | 205 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 151 |
| second preference offers | 43 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 553 |
| As first preference | 193 |
| As second preference | 229 |
| As third preference | 131 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 168 |
| second preference offers | 64 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.43% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 582 |
| As first preference | 262 |
| As second preference | 221 |
| As third preference | 99 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 183 |
| second preference offers | 50 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 568 |
| As first preference | 251 |
| As second preference | 222 |
| As third preference | 95 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 198 |
| second preference offers | 38 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 583 |
| As first preference | 243 |
| As second preference | 226 |
| As third preference | 114 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 190 |
| second preference offers | 48 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 11% |
| not applicable | 52% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 11% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 45% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 48% |
| no | 52% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Oakfield Junior School
(0.16 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Chowdene Bank, , NE9 6JH
Oakfield Infant School
(0.16 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Chowdene Bank, , NE9 6JH