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Joseph Swan Academy

Joseph Swan Academy Profile


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Joseph Swan Academy is a coeducational secondary school for students aged 11-16 located on Saltwell Road South in Gateshead, UK. The academy is part of the larger Joseph Swan Academy Trust, which consists of five schools. The Academy offers a range of courses including GCSEs and vocational courses, as well as extra-curricular activities such as music and drama. The school focuses on building a supportive and inspirational learning environment, providing high quality education and developing students as responsible citizens. The Academy also puts an emphasis on developing crucial skills such as resilience, ambition and perseverance to ensure that students leave the academy equipped with the skills they need to succeed in life.*



GSSLA Code Name: E08000020

Boarders: No Boarders

Special Classes: Not applicable

Head: Heather Scott (Head Teacher)

Administrative Ward: Low Fell

Physical Addres

Saltwell Road South
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE9 6LE

Postal Addres

Saltwell Road South
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE9 6LE


Nearby Extra-curricular Activities

Some example activities which may be undertaken by pupils at Joseph Swan Academy at Saltwell Road South Gateshead NE9 6LE include: gardening, music, drama, scouting, chess, swimming and other sports.

Public Transport

Joseph Swan Academy at Saltwell Road South, Gateshead NE9 6LE is well-served by public transport. The school is located just a few minutes’ walk from Gateshead Interchange, which is a major transport hub for public transport in the local area. From here, students can access Newcastle upon Tyne and the wider North East region via bus, Metro, train and bus services. Additionally, there are a number of bus routes servicing the school, including the 496 and 498 services that serve the school directly.

Shops and Restaurants in the area

There are a few shops and restaurants close to Joseph Swan Academy at Saltwell Road South in Gateshead NE9 6LE. These include a supermarket, a pub, a fast food outlet, and a number of restaurants.

School Fees

There are school fees for Joseph Swan Academy at Saltwell Road South Gateshead NE9 6LE. Fees are normally based on a child's age and can vary depending on the child's school.

School Social Media

Joseph Swan Academy's official Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/JosephSwanAcademy-197388209095697/. Its official Twitter account is @JosephSwanAcademy. Its official Instagram account is @JosephSwanAcademy. Its official Pinterest page is @JosephSwanAcademy. Its official LinkedIn page is https://www.linkedin.com/company/joseph-swan-academy-gateshead


Additional Contact Info

Phone: 0191 477 8700
Website: http://www.josephswanacademy.org.uk/
Email: [email protected]


Contact Details

Telephone: 1914422000

Parliamentary Constituency: Gateshead
Administrative Ward: Low Fell
Geographic Location: Urban major conurbation
LSOA: Gateshead 020C
Special Classes: Not applicable

Admissions Policy: Comprehensive (secondary)

Website: www.josephswan.org.uk

FAQs - Joseph Swan Academy

Joseph Swan Academy currently has 1014 pupils attending from ages 11 to 18.

  • Girls: 500
  • Boys: 515

The listed Religious Character for Joseph Swan Academy is Does not apply.

Joseph Swan Academy Boarder policy is defined as: No Boarders<

Joseph Swan Academy currently has pupils attending from ages 11 to 18.

Joseph Swan Academy has a pupil capacity of 1250.

The Head Teacher is Heather Scott.

  • Teen Mothers: Not applicable
  • Child care facilities: Not applicable

Special Educational Needs (SEN) program: No current program .

Joseph Swan Academy is Academy Converter.

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