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Grace College

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Grace College

Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, NE9 6LE

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Pupils
1,146
Ages
11-18
FSM
40.5%
Attainment 8
42.7
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jul 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.9%
Basics 9-5
41.0%

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
56.2%
EBacc APS
3.99
EBacc 9-5
31.0%
EBacc 9-4
45.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.75
A*-A Grades
12.5%
A*-B Grades
30.4%
AAB+ %
9.1%

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 40 students entered

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About Grace College

Grace College is a secondary school in Gateshead, Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.7. The school has around 1,146 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, NE9 6LE | More schools in Gateshead

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Grace College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Apr 2018 — Inadequate (predecessor: Joseph Swan Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Grace College

What is Grace College's Ofsted rating?
Grace College received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Grace College's latest exam results?
Grace College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Grace College located?
Grace College is a secondary school in Gateshead, Gateshead (NE9 6LE).
How many pupils attend Grace College?
Grace College has around 1,146 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Grace College with other schools?
View Grace College'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 Gateshead.