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Grace College

State school · Gateshead, NE9 6LE
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,190 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,190 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Matthew Waterfield

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Glynwood Community Primary School 14 %
Harlow Green Community Primary School 14 %
Oakfield Junior School 14 %
Carr Hill Community Primary School 10 %
South Street Community Primary School 9 %
Kells Lane Primary School 9 %
OtherUnkn 8 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School 6 %
Fell Dyke Community Primary School 5 %
Larkspur Community Primary School 4 %
Brighton Avenue Primary School 3 %
Windy Nook Primary School 3 %
Caedmon Community Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
56%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
50%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average points score (2024)

School
26.67
LA avg.
34.15
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
74
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
15.6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,190
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Saltwell Road South
Gateshead
NE9 6LE
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Telephone: 0191 442 2000

Email:

Website: http://https://www.gracecollege.org.uk

Local authority: Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

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School data & information Grace College Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, NE9 6LE
1,190 Pupil numbers
38 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
11 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
74 Number of teachers
20 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
50%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
35.40
LA avg.
46.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-1.07 Score Well below average
≈ 15% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 5
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 204 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 100 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 65 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 122 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 182 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 203 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
4%
LA avg.
17%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
26.67
LA avg.
34.15
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Psychology GCE A level 9 C
Mathematics GCE A level 8 B
History GCE A level 10 C
Government and Politics GCE A level 6 C
English Language GCE A level 11 B
Chemistry GCE A level 8 C
Biology GCE A level 12 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Grace College is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
15.6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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