Grace College

Contact details for the school

School Name: Grace College
Address: Saltwell Road South
Town/City: Gateshead
Postcode: NE9 6LE
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01914 422000
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2019
Trust: Emmanuel Schools Foundation
Sponsor: Emmanuel Schools Foundation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rachael Hooker
Capacity: 1432
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1125 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 79% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 41.9%

Location and administration

URN: 147178
DfE Number: 390/4003
UKPRN: 10083056
UPRN: 10022992924
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Gateshead (E08000037)
Constituency: Gateshead Central and Whickham (E14001244)
Electoral Ward: Chowdene (E05016550)

Easting & Northing: 425343E, 559424N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 55' 46.19" N 1° 36' 21.27" W
Plus Code: 9C6WW9HV+QJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools
Governors

  • Mrs Aileen Conlon - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 March 2026.
  • Mrs Jessica Cooper - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 June 2027.
  • Mr Shayne Elsworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 June 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 June 2026.
  • Jo Geary - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 September 2030.
  • Mrs Moira Ledger - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 June 2026.
  • Mr Tom Smyth - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 March 2026.
  • Mr Tom Smyth - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2029.
  • Mrs Natasha Tyrwitt-Drake - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 July 2029.