SecondaryData as of May 2026

North Gosforth Academy

Dudley Lane, Seaton Burn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 6EJ

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

562

Ages

11-16

FSM

37.5%

Attainment 8

43.1

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Apr 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

43.1

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

14.2%

Basics 9-5

38.0%

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

41.3%

EBacc APS

3.87

EBacc 9-5

13.0%

EBacc 9-4

25.0%

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About North Gosforth Academy

North Gosforth Academy is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.1. The school has around 562 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Dudley Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 6EJ | More schools in North Tyneside

Ofsted inspection history

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

Apr 2022 — Requires improvement
Oct 2015 — Inadequate (predecessor: Seaton Burn College, A Specialist Business and Enterprise School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about North Gosforth Academy

What is North Gosforth Academy's Ofsted rating?

North Gosforth Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are North Gosforth Academy's latest exam results?

North Gosforth Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is North Gosforth Academy located?

North Gosforth Academy is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside (NE13 6EJ).

How many pupils attend North Gosforth Academy?

North Gosforth Academy has around 562 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare North Gosforth Academy with other schools?

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