SecondaryData as of May 2026

North Gosforth Academy

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

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Apr 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

43.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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North Gosforth Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

43.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	39.9	46.4
2023/24	40.3	46.4
2024/25	43.1	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.45	0.00
2023/24	-0.55	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 74 responses), 82% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.1. The school has around 562 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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

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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 do parents say about North Gosforth Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 74 responses): 82% of parents would recommend North Gosforth Academy.

What are North Gosforth Academy's latest exam results?

North Gosforth Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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.

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