Gateshead College

A good further education school in Gateshead. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Gateshead College.

Gateshead, NE83BE Ofsted: Good Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

37

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
22.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 30.0%
Sustained employment
59.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 29.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
07 March 2023
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Baltic Campus
Gateshead, NE83BE
Phone
1914900300
Website
gateshead.ac.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130551
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Baltic Campus, Gateshead, NE8 3BE
Website
http://www.gateshead.ac.uk/
Age range
16-99
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
30.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
29.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
11.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
20.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
19%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
1333 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
11.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Chemistry (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★★
(16 students)
Physics (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Government & Politics (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Biology (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(15 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Employment Edge Industry first Education with you, not to you Quality learning spaces

Facilities

Dedicated art studios. Enfields Kitchen (student-run restaurant at Baltic Campus). Botanica (student-run hair and beauty salon at Baltic Campus). Baltic Campus facilities including multi-million pound kit and equipment.

Curriculum Highlights

Course content is co-designed with employers Hands-on, relevant work experience Two industry placements throughout the year on university-level courses HTQ and T Level content are industry-aligned and designed with employers Skills Bootcamps are industry-relevant and developed with industry partners

SEND Provision

Award-winning Project Choice: a suite of courses designed to support independence, confidence and work and life skills.

Admissions Criteria

Our courses range from Level 1 to Level 3; entry requirements vary by course and are listed on each course information page.

Financial Information

If you are aged over 19 you can apply for a 19+ Advanced Learning Loan to cover course fees. If you go on to complete a higher education degree, the balance of the loan, including any interest, will be written off; you don’t have to take a loan, but if you do, it enables you to start your course with no upfront fees.