Gosforth Academy Catchment Area
Gosforth Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 13–18, with 1927 pupils, and a capacity of 1730 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
13–18
Age range
1,927
Pupils
1,730
Capacity
111%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Gosforth Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Gosforth Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Newcastle upon Tyne. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Newcastle upon Tyne before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Newcastle upon Tyne catchment area documents →Gosforth Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2JH
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 13–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 19.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136352
Other Secondary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
If Gosforth Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.
George Stephenson High School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE12 6SA
Longbenton High School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE12 8ER
Whickham School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE16 5AR
Sacred Heart Catholic High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE4 9YH
St Cuthbert's High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE15 7PX
Kenton School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE3 3RU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Gosforth Academy
Is Gosforth Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Gosforth Academy currently has 1927 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1730 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Gosforth Academy? ▾
Admission to Gosforth Academy is managed by Newcastle upon Tyne. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Gosforth Academy cover? ▾
Gosforth Academy is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, serving pupils aged 13–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Gosforth Academy? ▾
Gosforth Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.