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North Gosforth Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne·North East·Academy
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North Gosforth Academy is a secondary academy in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, North Gosforth Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.55 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 40.3, 59% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 11.4%, 25% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.9%.
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North Gosforth Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.55, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 40.3. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
59% of students at North Gosforth Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
North Gosforth Academy has an overall absence rate of 9.9%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at North Gosforth Academy is 11.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
25% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Crime Nearby
11/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
0/mo
0% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.9
Bus Stops
6
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne area
40.3
Attainment 8 Score
National average: 46.3
EBacc achieved: 15.8%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.