Gosforth Academy — Secondary School in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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Gosforth Academy

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2JH

1,927 Pupils

1,730 Capacity

13–18 Age Range

19.20% FSM %

967 Boys

960 Girls

About Gosforth Academy

Gosforth Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 13–18 based in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,927 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,730. Current headteacher: Preit Chahal.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Newcastle upon Tyne or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Newcastle upon Tyne
Region	North East
Administrative District	Newcastle upon Tyne
Parliamentary Constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne North
Ward	Parklands
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	THE GOSFORTH FEDERATED ACADEMIES LIMITED
Opened	01-12-2010
UKPRN	10032218
URN	136352
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Nick Girdler	Chair of Local Governing Body	20/09/2024	19/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Professor Nick Girdler	Chair of Local Governing Body	25/09/2025	25/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Dr Naveen Athiraman	Local Governor	07/05/2021	06/05/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Naveen Athiraman	Local Governor	07/05/2025	06/05/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Amy Bonello	Local Governor	01/05/2024	30/04/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Preit Chahal	Local Governor	01/01/2020	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Stephen Davison	Local Governor	06/12/2024	05/12/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Giovanna Gentile	Local Governor	18/07/2025	17/07/2029	Elected by school staff
Professor Nick Girdler	Local Governor	21/03/2024	20/03/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mark Harrison	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jeff Lough	Local Governor	17/10/2025	16/10/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Chris Nicholson	Local Governor	07/05/2021	06/05/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust