Great Park Academy vs North Gosforth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Park Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–16
614 students
North Gosforth Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
576 students
| Measure | Great Park Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | North Gosforth Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 10% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 185 | #109 of 185 |
| National rank | #217 of 4,090 | #2454 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 614 | 576 |
| Pupils on roll | 614 | 576 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 38.6% |
| Capacity filled | 51.2% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 28% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.greatparkacademy.org.uk/ | www.northgosforthacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Great Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.0 vs 40.1).
- •Great Park Academy is the larger school with 614 students compared with 576.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Great Park Academy better than North Gosforth Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Great Park Academy ranks higher (92.0 vs 40.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Great Park Academy and North Gosforth Academy?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Park Academy: 614. North Gosforth Academy: 576. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Park Academy and North Gosforth Academy rank in North East?
Great Park Academy is 2nd of 185 and North Gosforth Academy is 109th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).