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Gosforth Academy

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Gosforth Academy

Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2JH

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Pupils
1,927
Ages
13-18
FSM
19.2%
Attainment 8
54.3
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
54.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
37.7%
Basics 9-5
63.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
73.3%
EBacc APS
5.11
EBacc 9-5
42.1%
EBacc 9-4
57.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
38.91
A*-A Grades
34.8%
A*-B Grades
62.9%
AAB+ %
23.9%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 365 students entered

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About Gosforth Academy

Gosforth Academy is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.3. The school has around 1,927 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Knightsbridge, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2JH | More schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Gosforth Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2022 — Good
  2. Mar 2008 — Outstanding (predecessor: Gosforth High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Gosforth Academy

What is Gosforth Academy's Ofsted rating?
Gosforth Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Gosforth Academy's latest exam results?
Gosforth Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Gosforth Academy located?
Gosforth Academy is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE3 2JH).
How many pupils attend Gosforth Academy?
Gosforth Academy has around 1,927 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Gosforth Academy with other schools?
View Gosforth Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Newcastle upon Tyne.