Callerton Academy

About Callerton Academy

Callerton Academy is a free school in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 479 pupils on roll. It is part of THE GOSFORTH FEDERATED ACADEMIES LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.6 (2025/26). 58.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Newcastle upon Tyne →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

479 / 1,200 (40%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

23 January 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Bedeburn Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 4JQ

Phone

01916053835

Head Teacher

Pete Fox

Website

https://www.callertonacademy.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Callerton Academy?

Callerton Academy is a free school in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Callerton Academy have?

Callerton Academy has 479 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Callerton Academy's Ofsted rating?

Callerton Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2024).

How does Callerton Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Callerton Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.6 in 2025/26.

Is Callerton Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Callerton Academy is part of THE GOSFORTH FEDERATED ACADEMIES LIMITED.

Where is Callerton Academy?

Callerton Academy is located at Bedeburn Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 4JQ.