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Schools>Newcastle>Gosforth Academy

Gosforth Academy

Newcastle
State
Secondary & Post-16
Mixed, 13-18 years
#648
National Ranking in Combined A-levels and GCSE
Ofsted: Good
#648
National Ranking in Combined A-levels and GCSE
Ofsted: Good

Academic Excellence

Outstanding A-Level performance, GCSE results, Oxbridge success, and inspection ratings

Summary Rankings

#648
GCSE & A-Levels
#718
A-Levels
#599
GCSE
#379
Oxbridge
Good
Ofsted

A-Level Performance

Advanced level examination results and rankings

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Overall Ranking

#718
in England

Based on overall A-Level performance

Grade Distribution

A* Grade10.37%
A Grade19.38%
B Grade27.78%

A*-A29.75%
A*-B57.53%

GCSE Performance

GCSE examination results and rankings

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Overall Ranking

#599
in England

Based on overall GCSE performance

Grade Distribution

Grades 9-8 (A*)9%
Grade 7 (A)9%

Grades 9-7 (A*-A)18%

🎓 Oxbridge Success

Track record of Oxford and Cambridge applications and acceptances

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Rank
#380
Combined Oxbridge
12
Applications
3
Offers
3
Acceptances
Offer Rate25%
Acceptance Rate100%
Rank
#287
Oxford University
4
Applications
0
Offers
0
Acceptances
Offer Rate0%
Acceptance Rate0%
Rank
#261
Cambridge University
8
Applications
3
Offers
3
Acceptances
Offer Rate37.5%
Acceptance Rate100%

Ofsted Inspection

Latest inspection ratings and assessment

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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Based on official graded inspection publication report

Inspection Categories

Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour and Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Latest Graded Inspection Details
Publication Date
21 September 2022
Inspection Number
10228961
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Inspection ratings based on Ofsted framework and published assessment criteria

School Information

Everything you need to know at a glance

School Details

PHASE OF EDUCATION
Secondary & Post-16
GENDER
Mixed
AGE RANGE
13-18 years
ADMISSION POLICY
Non-selective
SCHOOL GROUP
Academies
LOCAL COUNCIL
Newcastle City
RELIGIOUS CHARACTER
None
SCHOOL CAPACITY
1,730
URN
136352

School Features & Facilities

Key provisions and characteristics of this school

Grammar School
Has Sixth Form
Boarding Facilities
Special Educational Needs Classes
Nursery Provision
Section 41 Approved

Contact Information

Get in touch with the school

Address

Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2JH, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2JH

Phone

1912851000

Website

www.ga.newcastle.sch.uk

Headteacher

Principal Preit Chahal

📊 Important Data Notice

Information displayed is compiled from official sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted, and school websites, but may not reflect the most current data. School information, including Ofsted ratings, admission policies, staff details, and contact information can change. Always verify admissions criteria, application deadlines, catchment areas, and availability directly with the school or local authority before making any decisions. Historical data such as exam results and last distance offered should not be used to predict future outcomes or admission chances. All data is provided for research purposes only.