A Level German students were in for a treat when Christian Wheeldon, Gosforth Academy’s librarian and author of “Deep Distance: ​The Musical Life of Manuel Göttsching”, delivered a talk on “Krautrock Music” in its historical context. Mr Wheeldon inspired students with his passion and knowledge of the origins of this revolutionary psychedelic rock and electronic music after the Second Word War, and its influence on today’s music.

The first cohort of German A-level students to learn about Mr Wheeldon’s book on Manuel Göttsching were so enthusiastic about his session that - for the third year running - students have been asking for Mr Wheeldon to come to enrich their German learning journey as well.

German teacher Angelika Schneider commented: “Mr Wheeldon is not only an outstanding librarian who always ensures that Gosforth Academy’s library is stocked with interesting books to accompany and enhance our curriculum, but he is also a thought-provoking author and expert of a unique musical genre that is relevant to the German A-level course. His session is also a fantastic opportunity for our students to learn about the process involved in writing a book and a great inspiration for their own individual research projects which they will have to present at the end of their course.”

As we prepare for the upcoming academic year, it's time to ensure that all students are ready with their school uniforms. Here’s everything you need to know about ordering your uniform and why it's crucial not to delay.

Why Order Early?

1. Avoid Last-Minute Rush: Ordering early means you won't be caught in the last-minute scramble. This ensures you have everything you need well before the first day of school. Our approved supplier, Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd, recommends you place your order before the 1st of July.
2. Guaranteed Availability: Popular sizes and items can sell out quickly. By ordering now, you guarantee that you get the right sizes and styles.
3. Peace of Mind: Knowing that your uniform is sorted gives you one less thing to worry about as the new school year approaches.

Uniform items which do not include a school logo (badge) can be purchased from any retailer as long as they meet our uniform policy standards.

All uniform items with a school logo (badge) and our school coats should be ordered from our approved supplier, Michael Seghal & Sons Ltd.

You can visit their store located at: Unit 17 Airport, Industrial Estate, Kingston Park, Newcastle, NE3 2EF (near to Tesco), where you can also benefit from a measuring and fitting service. Or you can order online at michaelsehgal.co.uk/gosforth-academy. You can contact them on 0191 230 2320 or email at sales@michaelsehgal.co.uk.

Our school and uniform supplier can also help with access to secondhand uniform items.

Please contact us if you need any more information or assistance. We're here to help!

Please click below to view the Principal's update.

We are delighted to announce that Gosforth Academy is featured in the Top 11 Secondary Schools in Tyne & Wear, based on the Government's updated preliminary performance tables. NewcastleWorld.com has reported the rankings and created a top 11 listing, which lists our school in third place.

The newly released GCSE performance data, drawn from the Progress 8 Score for the 2023/2024 academic year, reflects our students' outstanding academic performance and overall development. This score assesses student achievements and learning progress relative to peers from similar primary schools across the country. A score above zero is labeled "positive," and a score exceeding 0.2 is recognised as "above average." Gosforth Academy proudly reports a Progress 8 score of 0.64, categorised as ‘well above average.’ This Progress Score reflects our aim to foster academic success and personal growth for all of our students.

Our Principal, Preit Chahal, shared his pride and said, “We are thrilled to be recognised among the top state secondary schools in the region. Our unwavering focus on academic excellence, alongside our commitment to student wellbeing, creates an environment where every pupil can thrive.”

We are excited to announce that we have been recognised for our outstanding careers work and awarded the National Quality in Careers Standard by Ixion (part of the Shaw Trust Group). This prestigious accolade is given to schools that show a strong commitment to supporting students in making informed decisions about their futures.

Preit Chahal, our Principal, commented, “We are dedicated to enhancing the opportunities and prospects for all our students. Understanding the importance of career preparation, we embarked on the journey to achieve the National Quality in Careers Standard. This recognition highlights our ongoing efforts to provide excellent careers education. We also want to give a big thanks to Li-Am Carter, CE, IAG Progression Manager, and Ian Limbrick, Progression Manager. Their hard work and dedication were crucial in helping us achieve this award.

"From Year 8 onwards, we have a statutory duty to offer independent careers guidance to all students. The government also recommends that all schools work towards the National Quality in Careers Standard. Achieving this standard showcases our commitment to promoting quality careers education, which plays a crucial role in the overall success of our students and the school."

Our school offers a variety of activities to introduce students to the world of work and help them make informed decisions about their post-school lives. These activities include work experience, careers conventions, guidance interviews, mock interviews, career speed dating, and more.

Dr. Alexandra Thorp, Chief Executive Officer of our Trust, Gosforth Group, expressed, “We are absolutely thrilled that Gosforth Academy has achieved the National Quality in Careers Standard award. We recognise the important role schools play in helping students develop their knowledge, skills, and experience so they can go out into the world and achieve personal success. This standard has provided a flexible framework that enables Preit and his team to assess their careers work and ensure our students receive valuable advice, practical support, and experience to prepare them for the next stage of their education, employment, self-employment, or training.”

Questionnaire March 2025

FAQs

When will my child receive their exam timetable?

Timetables for GCSE exams will be published by Monday 24 March 2025.

What is my child being taught?

Overview of each subject content can be found here: Curriculum Overview (gosforthacademy.org.uk)

What extra-curricular sports are offered at Gosforth Academy?

Year 10 students have the opportunity to sign up to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh activity during Yellow Week.

Year 10 can also do Duke of Edinburgh as a yellow week activity.

Students in Sixth From have the opportunity to participate in the The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme .

For Main School students we have a wide range of sporting activities offered throughout the school including Rugby (ranging from beginner to elite level as part of the ACE Scheme), Netball, Football and Badminton. We also have a highly successful Squash Programme that regularly results in our teams reaching or winning the National Finals.

We are particularly keen to offer options that are appropriate to each cohort, so if there are and suggested options that may be viable, please do raise these with the PE Department in the first instance, as provision is determined by capacity and student interest/uptake.

The 7UP  enrichment programme can be found here:  Enrichment (gosforthacademy.org.uk)