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Grace College

Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, NE9 6LE

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jul 2023

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

Academic picture

42.7school · 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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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%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

42.7

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2337.746.4
2023/2435.446.4
2024/2542.746.0

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
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.880.00
2023/24-1.070.00
2024/25Not availableNot 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
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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Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
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Furrowfield School
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Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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