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Gosforth Academy

Goodgraded 22/06/2022Ages 13–181,927 pupilsDoes not apply
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2JH
Newcastle upon Tyne

Gosforth Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 13 to 18 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority. The school has around 1,927 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/06/2022, Gosforth Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.6), an average Attainment 8 score of 56.5 and 67% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne can view Gosforth Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 22/06/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.8%England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.7England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals19.1%England avg 28.6%
English not first language14.3%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 854.4
Progress 8+0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths63%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score

DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?

Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)BAPS per entry 38.9
Retention95%
Value added

DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25

All schools in Newcastle-upon-TyneSee the full area report for NE3 2JH