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Gosforth Academy

Large secondary academy for ages 11-18 rated 'Good' by Ofsted. Comprehensive curriculum with strong sixth form and extracurricular programme.

Knightsbridge, Great North Road, NE3 2JH 0191 285 1255 Visit website @gosforthacad Facebook

About Gosforth Academy

Gosforth Academy is the main secondary school serving the Gosforth area, educating students from age 13 to 18 (years 9-13 in Newcastle's three-tier system). Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, the academy offers a broad curriculum with particular strengths in science, languages, and the arts. The sixth form is well-regarded, with strong A-level results and good university progression rates. An extensive extracurricular programme includes sport, drama, music, Duke of Edinburgh, and numerous clubs and societies. The school has a large, modern campus on the Great North Road.

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