Gust Independent School
IndependentPrimary
Gust Independent School
Ages6 – 17
39 pupils
Good· May 2024
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Northumberland
Head Teacher
Mr Nigel Grant
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
September 2011
Website
www.gustschool.com
Reference Number
137385
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils39 (98% of capacity)
Age Range6 – 17
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls85% / 15%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support5.1%
SEN with EHCP94.9%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
9 inspections on record
Current Rating
Good· May 2024
- 2024Good
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good AI-Generated Insights
SEND2- The school has high ambitions for pupils with SEND to help them succeed.
- Pupils receive tailored support to build knowledge and confidence.
Curriculum2- Pupils benefit from a broader curriculum with vocational courses.
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced to prepare pupils for next steps.
Leadership2- Leaders maintain a sharp focus on pupils' progress and well-being.
- Leaders ensure the school meets independent school standards.
Safeguarding1- The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Pupil Progress2- Leaders focus on pupils' progress towards individual targets.
- Pupils' achievements are celebrated regularly with parents and carers.
Teaching Quality2- Staff use questioning well to check on pupils’ previous learning.
- Staff teach phonics well to support independent reading.
Personal Development11- Pupils develop knowledge on healthy lifestyles and relationships.
- Pupils need better recognition of British values in everyday life.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Staff provide careful support to help pupils improve their behaviour.
- The school works to overcome barriers to regular attendance.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2023
- 2022Requires Improvement
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018Good
- 2016Good
- 2012Good
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
GCSE Results
No GCSE results available for this year.
About This Data
- •Schools are ranked by their Attainment 8 score, which shows overall exam results. This data comes from the Department for Education performance tables.
- •Exam results and progress scores tell you different things. Imagine two children climbing a mountain: one starts at the bottom and climbs halfway up, while another starts a third of the way up and climbs another third. The second child climbed less distance but finished higher up. Exam results show where pupils finished (like height on the mountain), while progress scores show how far they've come since primary school (like distance climbed). Progress scores help you understand how much a school has helped pupils improve, regardless of where they started.
Contact Information
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