Emmanuel College

  • Secondary
  • Other
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Consett Road, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, NE11 0ANOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Emmanuel College is a secondary school in Gateshead for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 92 schools in Gateshead. It ranks 1st of 5 secondary schools in Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 15 October 2024, report published 20 November 2024

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 October 2024

Emmanuel College teaches pupils that they are 'infinitely precious'. This core belief, underpinned by the school's Christian ethos, is lived out by the school. Staff care deeply about pupils. Pupils' best interests and well-being are at the heart of the decisions that leaders make. The school is a diverse and tolerant community where pupils' individuality is celebrated and where pupils' gifts and talents are nurtured. Pupils are happy and safe. Pupils benefit from an exceptional curriculum that is highly ambitious and stimulating. The school has a relentless drive to ensure that all pupils achieve their full potential. Pupils rise to the very high expectations that the school has of them. They behave exceptionally well and take their learning seriously. This leads to impressive examination results at the end of Year 11 and Year 13. Pupils take ambitious next steps when they leave the school. The school's commitment to developing pupils' character is exemplary. This supports pupils to be independent and resilient. Pupils take on a wide range of leadership roles, such as prefects, reading mentors and ambassadors at school and public events. The school provides pupils with extensive opportunities to try new things. This helps them to fully appreciate the world around them.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

241 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score60.1

60.1, 14 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths74.3%

74.3%, 28.9 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths88.4%

88.4%, 23.6 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc84.6%

84.6%, 44.1 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.69

5.69, 1.6 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

119 students

Average point score per A level entry37.57

37.57, 2.57 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,564 pupils on roll, with places for 1,450

Eligible for free school meals24.4%

24.4%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language24.2%

24.2%, 2.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.3%

14.3%, 0.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.2%

1.2%, 4.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Emmanuel College

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Kingsmeadow Community School0.9 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 42.9
Grace College2 milesReport card: Needs attention to strong standardAttainment 8: 42.9
Gateshead Jewish Boarding School2 milesOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 14.6
Whickham School2 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 53.0
North East Futures UTC2 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 35.4

School details

School type
City technology college
Sector
Other
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Nathanael Ogborn
Address
Consett Road, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, NE11 0AN
Local authority
Gateshead
URN
108420

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.