Gosforth Academy expansion

The significant growth in Newcastle’s school population in the last decade means there is an increasing shortage of places for middle and high school pupils. The expansion of Gosforth Academy is a key development and will maximise capacity of the school estate.

Key facts

• 5,317 sq ft of new space to accommodate 120 pupils and associated teaching staff. 
• 4 new classrooms, reception, administration office and bathrooms. 
• Breakout space and dining facilities. 
• Flexible design to facilitate short-term changes in use and long-term expansion or contraction. 
• 34-week programme (prior to Covid-19 restrictions).
• Works carried out on a live school site, adjacent to The Metro rail line.