Grace College

A requires improvement academy converter school in Gateshead. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Grace College.

Gateshead, NE96LE Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
30.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -1.07
English & Maths grade 4+ %
48.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 50.0%
Continue in education or training
46.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 53.0%
Sustained employment
52.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 25.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
3 July 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Saltwell Road South
Gateshead, NE96LE
Phone
1914422000
Website
gracecollege.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147178
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, NE9 6LE
Website
https://www.gracecollege.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EMMANUEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Capacity
1432 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,190
Free School Meals
41.3% (491 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
82.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
44.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
35.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.1
English Attainment 8:
8.0
Maths Attainment 8:
7.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.1
Ebacc English:
86.2%
Ebacc Entry:
28.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
73.3%
Ebacc Languages:
58.1%
Ebacc Maths:
97.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
87.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-1.07
Progress 8 Range:
-1.26 to -0.88
University Progression:
45.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
53.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
25.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
16.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
45%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
51 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
74 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
149
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,190 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(9 students)
Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★ ★★★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

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