Creating Futures at Great Park Academy

Open Evening for families considering Year 5 and Year 9 Entry in September 2027.

• Thursday 8 October 2026 | 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions for your child and family. We invite you to visit Great Park Academy and discover how we help young people thrive academically, grow in confidence and create successful futures.

As one of Newcastle's newest secondary schools, our state-of-the-art facilities, specialist learning spaces and modern teaching environment have been designed to inspire ambition, creativity and success.

As part of Gosforth Group, students benefit from a clear educational pathway from Great Park Academy through to Sixth Form and beyond. Alongside exceptional learning and support, students have access to a wide range of opportunities that help prepare them for university, apprenticeships, careers and future success.

Join us on Thursday 8 October 2026 to experience our outstanding facilities, meet the people who make our school special and discover how Great Park Academy helps every child to thrive.

What to Expect:

• Meet our Head of School and Senior Leadership Team
• Explore our amazing school facilities
• Speak to our students about life at our school
• Speak to our teaching and support staff
• Take part in a variety of departmental activities
• Learn more about our curriculum, values and wider opportunities
• Discover clear pathways into Gosforth Group Sixth Forms, higher education and future careers

Our staff and students will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and provide advice and guidance on our admissions and joining our school community.

Arrival and Presentation Times:

To ensure all families have the opportunity to attend a presentation, explore the school and speak with staff, we have arranged dedicated sessions for prospective students.

Year 5 Entry

• Please arrive to be seated for our Year 5 Welcome Presentation in the Main Hall, beginning at 4:00pm.
• Following the presentation, families will have the opportunity to tour our Key Stage 2 provision, our facilities, explore learning spaces and meet staff and students.

Year 9 Entry

• Please arrive from 4:00pm to begin your tour of the school and facilities.
• A dedicated Year 9 Welcome Presentation will take place in the Main Hall at 4:45pm. There will be further opportunity after the presentation to explore our school and meet our team.

Parking:

Our school has parking at the front of the school building. Additional parking is available at the Park and Ride facility just around the corner from the school and just a short walk away.

Why Great Park Academy?

A School Built for the Future

Our purpose-built school provides exceptional learning environments, specialist facilities and modern spaces designed to support achievement, wellbeing and personal growth.

A Community Where Every Child Belongs

We are proud of our inclusive culture, where students are known, valued and encouraged to be the very best version of themselves.

Opportunities Through Gosforth Group

As part of Gosforth Group, students benefit from a seamless pathway into our Trust Sixth Forms alongside further opportunities that prepare them for university, apprenticeships and future careers.

 

We look forward to welcoming you to Great Park Academy and showing you why so many families choose our school.

Come and experience our exceptional facilities, meet our community and discover how we help every student thrive, achieve and create their future.