Gosforth Academy
Welcome
Welcome to Gosforth Academy Sixth Form
Gosforth Academy Sixth Form offers you a comprehensive range of choices, specialised support and outstanding opportunities.
As one of the largest and most successful school Sixth Forms in the North East, we offer a wide range of courses that are suitable for students of all abilities and a wide range of interests.
Please note: The application deadline for new students wishing to join our successful Sixth Form in September 2027 is 29th January 2027.
We are extremely proud to offer a comprehensive range of subjects and courses that lead our students into various progression routes. Our Bridging Course, held in the summer following your GCSE exams, enables you to make an informed choice about which three courses will be right for you, and the help provided to ensure your success will continue throughout your time with us.
Our team of specialist non-teaching tutors will guide you through every step of your Sixth Form experience, providing support for you to achieve your academic ambitions and ensuring you take advantage of our programme of progression activities which prepares you for your next step.
Whether you want to pursue an Oxbridge or Medical application through UCAS or want to complete an apprenticeship, we have a targeted programme that will meet your needs. The outstanding range of extra-curricular opportunities aims to develop you beyond the classroom. We offer students the chance to become involved in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, or visits overseas including subject specific visits, World Challenge expeditions, community projects and experiences of the workplace. Recent years have seen students visit Belize, Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands and Cambodia, support St Oswalds’ Hospice, the Hoppings School and Gosforth Central Park, and engagement with various local employers through a collaboration with NECA for the Experiences of the Workplace Project.
We are extremely proud of the contribution that Sixth Form students make to an extensive Peer Mentoring Programme which operates as part of the wider school. This plays a key role in Gosforth Academy’s Character Education Programme and proves to offer a rewarding experience for those involved. Our vibrant Student Union raises money and awareness for a range of charities and enables students to set up and participate in a wide range of societies. Recently, the Finance Society welcomed Gertjan Vlieghe to school for a lecture on his role on the Monetary Policy Committee.
Our philosophy is that we want to develop you as a worker, a learner and a helper – ready to take your next steps beyond school as a confident and valuable member of society. Although we pride ourselves on the excellent academic results our students achieve each year, we recognise the importance of developing you as a young adult.
We welcome students to our Sixth Form from other schools in the Gosforth Group and elsewhere. We hope you like what you see at our Open Evening and can join us on one of our Open Mornings to see the school on a typical working day. Last year was another fantastic, record-breaking year for the students leaving Gosforth Academy Sixth Form. Whether you are new to our school or come from our Year 11, you will find a friendly, supportive and challenging Sixth Form where you will be given every opportunity to create your future.
Come along to our Open Evening
Join us at our Sixth Form Open Evening in January 2027.
This is a great opportunity to meet our staff and students, explore our facilities, discover our wide range of courses, and find out what makes our Sixth Form an excellent place to learn and thrive.
If you are unable to attend, a copy of the presentation will be available afterwards. In the meantime, if you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit, please contact us at admin@ga.newcastle.sch.uk.
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