Looking to join our popular and successful school?

Admissions into our school from Year 9 is co-ordinated by Newcastle City Council. Full details can be found below, including our admissions policy and appeal process.

Applications to our school Sixth Form are made directly with us. At the bottom of the page in the useful links section, you'll find the link to make an enquiry.

Newcastle City Council co-ordinates admissions to all Newcastle state schools and academies, including Gosforth Academy.  Please consult the Newcastle City Council website, for help and support with applying for a school place if your child is currently in Year 8. 

Our Admissions Policy for 2025 can be downloaded below.

There is a right for people to object about the policy to the Schools Adjudicator (OSA). See the Schools Adjudicator website for more information on how to do this. 

2027 Admissions Consultation

Please note, Gosforth Group are consulting on proposed Admissions Policy changes for 2027 entry. Please click the link below to visit the Admissions Consultation page. 

Useful Links

We follow the admissions appeal timetables set by the local authority of the academy.  For further information regarding Admissions please contact us on 0191 285 1000 or email us at admin@ga.newcastle.sch.uk. You can read our admisson appeal process, by clicking on the document below.

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