Gosforth Academy
Academy converter · Sixth form
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2JH
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 14% in England
2 of 11 in Newcastle upon Tyne
Pupils
1,925
Absence
8.8%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 55.5 | 56.5 | 54.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64% | 67% | 63% | |
| Average English grade | 5.6 | 5.8 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 66% | 68% | 68% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.44 | 0.64 | — |
77% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Mary's Catholic School · 1.3 mi · Outstanding · Top 12% in England
- Kenton School · 1.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 16% in England
- Jesmond Park Academy · 1.9 mi · Good · Top 31% in England
- Longbenton High School · 1.9 mi · Good · Bottom 25% in England
- Sacred Heart Catholic High School · 2.5 mi · Not judged · Top 20% in England
- George Stephenson High School · 2.5 mi · Good · Bottom 49% in England
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The neighbourhood
Gosforth Academy is in North Gosforth (typical home £332,000, crime very low).
What is Gosforth Academy's Ofsted rating?
Gosforth Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Gosforth Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Gosforth Academy is in the top 14% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.