Great Park Academy
URN: 143923 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE3 2JH
Overview
- Name
- Great Park Academy
- URN
- 143923
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE GOSFORTH FEDERATED ACADEMIES LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Pete Fox (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01912559170
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE3 2JH
Summary
Great Park Academy is a mixed middle deemed secondary free school located in Newcastle upon Tyne, with a current enrolment of 327 students and a capacity of 1200. The school is committed to fostering high expectations and standards of achievement, both academically and personally. It aims to create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.
As part of the Gosforth Group, Great Park Academy benefits from a collaborative network that enhances educational opportunities for its students. The curriculum is designed to support diverse learning needs, encouraging students to engage actively in their education. Recent achievements include recognition as a Climate Friendly School, highlighting the academy's commitment to sustainability and eco-conscious practices.
The school community is characterized by a welcoming atmosphere, as reflected in student testimonials. Great Park Academy prioritises building strong relationships among students and staff, ensuring a supportive environment where friendships can flourish and learning is enjoyable. For more information, visit their website at [Great Park Academy](https://www.greatparkacademy.org.uk/).
As part of the Gosforth Group, Great Park Academy benefits from a collaborative network that enhances educational opportunities for its students. The curriculum is designed to support diverse learning needs, encouraging students to engage actively in their education. Recent achievements include recognition as a Climate Friendly School, highlighting the academy's commitment to sustainability and eco-conscious practices.
The school community is characterized by a welcoming atmosphere, as reflected in student testimonials. Great Park Academy prioritises building strong relationships among students and staff, ensuring a supportive environment where friendships can flourish and learning is enjoyable. For more information, visit their website at [Great Park Academy](https://www.greatparkacademy.org.uk/).
Useful links
- Become a Governor (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- 26 September 2025 Celebrating Our Incredible Teaching Assistants! Today, on National Teaching Assistants Day, we're shining a spotlight on the heart and soul of our classrooms - our amazing Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and student me (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Ponteland Middle School (82.4)
- Gosforth East Middle School (61.3)
- Gosforth Central Middle School (59.4)
- Gosforth Junior High Academy (50.4)
- Chapel House Middle School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Age range
- 9 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE GOSFORTH FEDERATED ACADEMIES LIMITED
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 327
- Boys
- 146
- Girls
- 181
- FSM %
- 9.80
- Open date
- 2021-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 327 | 146 | 181 | 1200 | 9.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 179 | 76 | 103 | 1200 | 6.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 60 | 23 | 37 | 1200 | 10.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 60 | 23 | 37 | 1200 | 10.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1200 |
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