Great Park Academy

A good free schools school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Great Park Academy.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE32JH Ofsted: Good Age 9-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Progress 8 score, English & Maths grade 4+ %

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
Not published
Raw: No data published
English & Maths grade 4+ %
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
69.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 82.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
79.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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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
9 July 2024
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Knightsbridge, Great North Road
Gosforth
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE32JH
Phone
1912559170
Website
greatparkacademy.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143923
Type
Free schools
Phase
All-through
Address
Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2JH
Website
https://www.greatparkacademy.org.uk/
Age range
9-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE GOSFORTH FEDERATED ACADEMIES LIMITED
Capacity
1200 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
179
Free School Meals
6.7% (12 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
3.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
82.0 (+23.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
3.3 (14.2 below average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
20.0 (+12.7 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.7 (2.9 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
11 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
22
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
179 pupils
9-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Honesty Trust Reliability Respect for the rights of others Care for those who need extra support Kindness Environmental responsibility Personal responsibility Equality of opportunity Self-esteem and confidence Community spirit

A curriculum that is rich in culture and diversity in which all major religions are studied and respected. Tolerance is gained through knowledge and understanding.

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher Pete Fox states GPA aims to foster high expectations and high standards of achievement, that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in a nurturing environment, and that GPA is part of the Gosforth Group, benefiting from a broad network of support and opportunities as part of the Creating Futures ethos.

Facilities

Laboratories

SEND Provision

PD+ sessions for pupils with SEN, additional needs, or those at risk/vulnerable.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions into Year 5 and Year 9 are done directly with Newcastle City Council; Newcastle City Council coordinates all admissions.

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