Grace College

URN: 147178 • Gateshead NE9 6LE

Overview

Name
Grace College
URN
147178
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
EMMANUEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
42.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rachael Hooker (since 2025)
Telephone
01914422000
Website
Visit
Address
Saltwell Road South, Gateshead NE9 6LE

Summary

Grace College is a mixed secondary academy located in Gateshead, serving a diverse student body of 1,146 pupils, with a capacity for 1,432. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment, reflected in its 40.5% of students eligible for free school meals. This demographic highlights the college's focus on accessibility and support for all learners.

The curriculum at Grace College is designed to meet the needs of its students, offering a broad range of subjects that promote academic achievement and personal development. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging students to engage in extracurricular activities that foster teamwork, leadership, and community involvement.

Grace College is dedicated to building strong relationships within the community, ensuring that students feel connected and supported both academically and socially. The school's ethos promotes respect, resilience, and responsibility, preparing students for future challenges and opportunities. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at [gracecollege.org.uk](https://www.gracecollege.org.uk/).

Key details

LA
Gateshead
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
EMMANUEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Capacity
1432
Pupils
1146
Boys
595
Girls
551
FSM %
40.50
Open date
2019-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-07-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1146 595 551 1432 40.50
2024-09-11 1190 630 560 1432 39.70
2023-09-11 1250 673 577 1432 39.90
2022-09-11 1250 673 577 39.90
2021-09-11 1217 629 588 38.20
2020-09-11 1194 608 586 34.80

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