Gosforth Academy
Academy converter; sixth form; mixed; ages 13 to 18; 1,925 pupils; Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2JH; URN 136352
Gosforth Academy’s latest inspection, on 22 June 2022, gave an overall grade of Good on the old four-point scale. Of the eight state secondary schools nearest to it, one has key judgements without an overall grade, five have an overall grade on the old scale and two have an ungraded inspection. The oldest verdict, at Jesmond Park Academy, dates from 8 June 2022; the latest, at Kenton School, from 4 March 2025.
Gosforth Academy and the eight state secondary schools nearest to it
From Gosforth Academy’s position in the register of schools, in a straight line, among the open state schools in England that teach pupils of secondary age or students aged 16 and over (special schools and further education colleges are not included). Each mark sits at the exact date of the school’s latest inspection in Ofsted’s data as at 30 September 2026.
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Gosforth Academy
NE3 2JH, Newcastle upon Tyne; sixth form
Good overall grade on the old four-point scale, 22 June 2022GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 55.0 (Newcastle upon Tyne 43.8, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 63.4% (Newcastle upon Tyne 45.2%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade B, 38.91 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)
Ofsted report for Gosforth AcademyThe key judgements, one by one
- Quality of education: good
- Behaviour and attitudes: good
- Personal development: good
- Leadership and management: good
- Sixth form provision: good
0.31 mi491 m SE
Gosforth Central Middle School
NE3 1UN, Newcastle upon Tyne
School remains Good ungraded inspection, 12 June 2024GCSE: none here, pupils leave at 13
Ofsted report for Gosforth Central Middle School0.31 mi502 m S
Gosforth Junior High Academy
NE3 1EE, Newcastle upon Tyne
Good overall grade on the old four-point scale, 7 November 2023GCSE: none here, pupils leave at 13
Ofsted report for Gosforth Junior High AcademyThe key judgements, one by one
- Quality of education: good
- Behaviour and attitudes: good
- Personal development: good
- Leadership and management: good
0.34 mi551 m NE
Gosforth East Middle School
NE3 5JT, Newcastle upon Tyne
School remains Good ungraded inspection, 4 July 2023GCSE: none here, pupils leave at 13
Ofsted report for Gosforth East Middle School1.2 mi2,012 m E
St Mary's Catholic School
NE7 7PE, Newcastle upon Tyne; sixth form
Outstanding overall grade on the old four-point scale, 12 September 2023GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 54.1 (Newcastle upon Tyne 43.8, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 60.0% (Newcastle upon Tyne 45.2%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade B-, 35.43 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)
Ofsted report for St Mary's Catholic SchoolThe key judgements, one by one
- Quality of education: outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: outstanding
- Personal development: outstanding
- Leadership and management: outstanding
- Sixth form provision: outstanding
1.4 mi2,300 m SW
Kenton School
NE3 3RU, Newcastle upon Tyne; sixth form
Key judgements, no overall grade graded inspection, 4 March 2025GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 41.4 (Newcastle upon Tyne 43.8, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 41.0% (Newcastle upon Tyne 45.2%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade C-, 26.19 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)
Ofsted report for Kenton SchoolThe key judgements, one by one
- Quality of education: requires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudes: requires improvement
- Personal development: good
- Leadership and management: requires improvement
- Sixth form provision: good
1.9 mi3,056 m SE
NE7 7DP, Newcastle upon Tyne; sixth form
Good overall grade on the old four-point scale, 8 June 2022GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 53.1 (Newcastle upon Tyne 43.8, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 60.2% (Newcastle upon Tyne 45.2%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade C, 31.19 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)
Ofsted report for Jesmond Park AcademyThe key judgements, one by one
- Quality of education: good
- Behaviour and attitudes: good
- Personal development: good
- Leadership and management: good
- Sixth form provision: good
2.0 mi3,196 m NW
Great Park Academy
NE13 9FR, Newcastle upon Tyne
Good overall grade on the old four-point scale, 9 July 2024GCSE 2025/26: no pupils at the end of key stage 4
Ofsted report for Great Park AcademyThe key judgements, one by one
- Quality of education: good
- Behaviour and attitudes: outstanding
- Personal development: outstanding
- Leadership and management: good
2.0 mi3,217 m E
Longbenton High School
NE12 8ER, North Tyneside; sixth form
Good overall grade on the old four-point scale, 28 June 2022GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 41.8 (North Tyneside 46.4, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 35.7% (North Tyneside 45.2%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade C+, 31.84 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)
Ofsted report for Longbenton High SchoolThe key judgements, one by one
- Quality of education: good
- Behaviour and attitudes: requires improvement
- Personal development: good
- Leadership and management: good
- Sixth form provision: good
See more schools around it: the next schools by distance, or the nearest sixth forms.
The latest inspection, in detail
| Key judgement | Position on the four-point scale | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good | |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good | |
| Personal development | Good | |
| Leadership and management | Good | |
| Sixth form provision | Good |
These grades come from the inspection system used before 10 November 2025; Ofsted says they cannot be compared with the new report cards. How to read these grades.
Exam results
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Attainment 8 score | 55.0 | 43.8 | 46.2 |
| Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs | 63.4% | 45.2% | 46.3% |
| Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs | 78.4% | 61.4% | 64.8% |
England and Newcastle upon Tyne: all state-funded schools. Provisional figures can be revised by the Department for Education. The 2025/26 data gives no Progress 8 scores.
| Measure | This school | England |
|---|---|---|
| Average grade per A level entry | B | B- |
| A level average point score per entry | 38.91 | 35.00 |
| Students achieving AAB or better, at least two in facilitating subjects | 23.9% | 17.5% |
England: all state-funded schools and colleges.
Nearby schools with a page on this site
- Jesmond Park Academy Newcastle upon Tyne, 1.9 mi in a straight line
- Bedlington Academy Northumberland, 9.0 mi in a straight line
- Biddick Academy Sunderland, 9.4 mi in a straight line
In the register of schools
Gosforth Academy is a state-funded mixed secondary school in Newcastle upon Tyne, for pupils aged 13 to 18, with a sixth form. The register counts 1,925 pupils for a capacity of 1,730. Trust: THE GOSFORTH FEDERATED ACADEMIES LIMITED. Address: Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2JH. Website: www.gosforthacademy.org.uk/.
For school places, distance is measured as set out in each school’s admission arrangements, which may differ from a straight line: check them with the school or the council.
Sources
- Department for Education: Key stage 4 performance, academic year 2025/26 (provisional), school, local authority and England data, accessed 31 October 2026.
- Department for Education: 16 to 19 performance, academic year 2024/25 (final), A level results by school and for England, accessed 31 October 2026.
- Department for Education: Get Information about Schools, register of schools (all establishments, 30 October 2026), accessed 30 October 2026.
- Ofsted: management information, state-funded schools, latest inspections as at 30 September 2026, accessed 30 October 2026.