North Gosforth Academy

A not judged academy sponsor led school in North Tyneside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for North Gosforth Academy.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE136EJ Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
42.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.55
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 58.9%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
26 November 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Dudley Lane
Seaton Burn
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE136EJ
Phone
1912361700
Website
gosforthacademy.org.uk/north-gosforth

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144279
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Dudley Lane, Seaton Burn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 6EJ
Website
http://www.gosforthacademy.org.uk/north-gosforth
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE GOSFORTH FEDERATED ACADEMIES LIMITED
Capacity
600 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
552
Free School Meals
37.0% (204 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
31.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
40.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.5
English Attainment 8:
9.0
Maths Attainment 8:
8.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.5
Ebacc English:
98.9%
Ebacc Entry:
15.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
94.7%
Ebacc Languages:
49.5%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.55
Progress 8 Range:
-0.84 to -0.26

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
92
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
552 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

honesty trust reliability respect for the legitimate rights of others care for the weaker members of society regard for the environment kindness courage integrity persistence service teamwork empathy creativity pride in your work democracy the rule of law individual liberty mutual respect tolerance

Head Teacher's Message

Gosforth Academy is a thriving, inclusive, and ambitious school community dedicated to supporting students aged 13 to 18 in achieving their full potential, with a mission to provide a high-quality education that nurtures personal development, resilience and a lifelong love of learning.

Facilities

The Cousins Library (Main School) The Goodfellow Library (Sixth Form) Sports Facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Provide students with an introduction to the essential knowledge they need, empowering them to be educated and responsible citizens. Enable students to retain and apply this essential knowledge Build upon prior knowledge to maximise the progress made by all students. Inspire students to become life-long learners. Create a culture of high aspiration through challenging content and therefore pride in achievement. Promote the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of students, including fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and for those without faith. Build students’ character through the promotion of the six virtues we have chosen: courage, integrity, persistence, service, teamwork and empathy, and creativity and pride in your work. Provide opportunities for developing self-confidence, self-awareness, independence, creativity, respect and resilience in students. Promote knowledge and understanding of how students can keep themselves safe and healthy. Develop students’ numeracy, literacy and oracy, including the sustained expansion of their vocabulary. Prepare students effectively for the next stage in their careers. SEND and disadvantaged students have the same opportunities as the rest.

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