How many pupils does Great Park Academy have?

Great Park Academy has 327 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Great Park Academy's Ofsted rating?

Great Park Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024).

How does Great Park Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

83% of pupils at Great Park Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Great Park Academy part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Great Park Academy?

Great Park Academy is located at Primrose Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 9FR.

Great Park Academy

Primrose Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 9FR

Good

Inspected 9 July 2024

Good

Ofsted

83%

KS2 expected

Middle deemed secondary

Phase

9–16

Ages

327

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Great Park Academy

Great Park Academy is a free school in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, for pupils aged 9–16. It has 327 pupils on roll. It is part of THE GOSFORTH FEDERATED ACADEMIES LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Newcastle upon Tyne →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Age Range: Ages 9–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 327 / 1,200 (27%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 9 July 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

14%

Free school meals

13%

EAL

2.1%

SEN support

10.1%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

4.3%

Overall absence

7.7%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +7.0 vs 2023/24

18.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24

3.04

Teaching assistants (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

£49,615

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 6% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,845 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,856

Spend per pupil

£6,859

Income per pupil

68%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Primrose Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 9FR
Phone: 01914298484
Head Teacher: Pete Fox
Website: https://www.greatparkacademy.org.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Great Park Academy?: Great Park Academy is a free school in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, for pupils aged 9–16.
How many pupils does Great Park Academy have?: Great Park Academy has 327 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Great Park Academy's Ofsted rating?: Great Park Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024).
How does Great Park Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 83% of pupils at Great Park Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Great Park Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Great Park Academy is part of THE GOSFORTH FEDERATED ACADEMIES LIMITED.
Where is Great Park Academy?: Great Park Academy is located at Primrose Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 9FR.

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