Welcome to Callerton Academy, an inspiring place for learning and personal growth, where we are dedicated to shaping bright futures. Our academy is committed to nurturing every student’s potential, empowering them to excel academically, socially, and personally. We maintain high expectations for ourselves and our students, fostering a culture of ambition, respect, and kindness.
We take pride in being part of the Gosforth Group, a network of schools united by a shared commitment to excellence, collaboration, and 'Creating Futures.' This partnership enhances our ability to provide a high-quality education and ensures that our students benefit from a broader network of expertise, opportunities, and support.
Year 11 at Callerton Academy: Assembly will take place on Wednesday 17th June from 10:00am–11:00am. The celebration will include speeches, awards and refreshments as we come together to mark the end of our students' journey at Callerton Academy. Students and parents/carers will leave site at the conclusion of the event at 11:00am. Students should arrive in full school uniform for the celebration – a final opportunity to take photographs together and celebrate this important milestone. There will not be official leavers' hoodies this year, however students are welcome to bring a PE top or plain white top to be signed by friends and staff during the event. We look forward to celebrating with our fantastic Year 11 cohort and their families. #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #Year11 #CelebrationAssembly #ClassOf2026 #Leavers2026 #StudentSuccess #CelebratingAchievemen
View PostAchievement at Callerton Academy: This week sees the launch of our brand-new Fab Fridays initiative! Every Friday, students will have the opportunity to showcase work they are particularly proud of and celebrate their achievements with staff and peers. Whether it's an outstanding piece of classwork, a fantastic assessment result, or a piece of work that demonstrates exceptional effort and resilience, we want to recognise and celebrate success. Students selected for Fab Fridays will receive a certificate and a well-deserved treat, with their achievements also being shared around school and on our social media channels. At Callerton Academy, we believe in celebrating hard work, progress and achievement. Fab Fridays will provide another opportunity for our students to be recognised for the fantastic things they accomplish every day. We look forward to celebrating our first Fab Friday stars this week! #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures
View PostYou already do the job. Why not gain the qualification? Every day, professionals across the Children's workforce support children, young people and families, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their potential. So why do so many dedicated people think a degree isn't for them? The Children's Workforce Degree is designed specifically for people already working with children and families, including: Teaching Assistants Early Years Practitioners Family Support Workers Youth Workers Plus more - this course is not sector specific Gosforth Group is proud to be the sole North East delivery partner for this programme, validated by the University of East London. Study locally at our Learning Hub in Gosforth, Newcastle you Tyne Attend taught sessions on Wednesdays, 4pm-8pm Learn alongside a supportive small cohort Continue to work while you study Build confidence, skills and career opportunities Progress towards a full honours degree This could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. We are now registering interest for our programme commencing in September 2026. learn more: https://www.gosforthgroup.org.uk/foundation-degree-home #foundationdegree #childrensworkforce #careerdevelopment #upskilling #NorthEastJobs #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures
View PostYear 11 at Callerton Academy: A reminder to Year 11 students, parents and carers that our Year 11 Celebration Assembly will now take place on: WEDNESDAY 17TH JUNE 10:00 11:00 This special event will give us the opportunity to celebrate the achievements, memories and contributions of our very first GCSE cohort before they move on to the next stage of their journey. We look forward to recognising the hard work, resilience and determination shown by our Year 11 students throughout their time at Callerton Academy and wish them every success for the future. Creating Futures, one student at a time. #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #Year11 #CelebrationAssembly #ClassOf2026 #Leavers2026 #StudentSuccess #CelebratingAchievement
View PostReading at Callerton Academy: Recently, we came together for our Key Stage 3 Reading Awards Assembly to celebrate the fantastic reading achievements of our students this term. Students were recognised for their commitment to reading, completing reading challenges, and demonstrating a real enthusiasm for books both in and out of the classroom. It was wonderful to see so many students rewarded for their effort, dedication and love of reading. At Callerton Academy, we believe reading opens doors to new ideas, new opportunities and future success. We are incredibly proud of all of the students who received awards and certificates during the assembly. Well done to everyone who was recognised – keep turning those pages! #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #Reading #WeLoveReading #ReadingForPleasure #Literacy #KS3 #StudentAchievement #CelebratingSuccess #FutureReaders #ReadingChampions
View PostGCSE Exams at Callerton Academy: A reminder for Year 11 students and their parents and carers that on Monday 8th June, students who do not study Spanish have permission to leave Callerton Academy at 1.10pm to continue their revision and preparation from home for the afternoon. Students are expected back in school as normal on Tuesday 9th June, where Maths booster sessions will be taking place ahead of upcoming examinations. For any students who would prefer to remain in school on Monday afternoon, a quiet study area will be available. Thank you for your continued support as our Year 11 students work towards the final stages of their GCSE examinations. #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #Year11 #GCSEs #Exams #Revision #ClassOf2026
View PostAttendance at Callerton Academy: CALLERTON ACADEMY WORLD CUP ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE From Monday 8th June, our students will be taking part in the Callerton Academy World Cup Attendance Challenge! Each form class has drawn a World Cup team and will compete against one another throughout the half term to score goals (points) through excellent attendance and punctuality. The team with the most goals at the end of the tournament will be crowned our World Cup Champions! Form classes can score goals by: 90% daily form attendance = 1 goal 90% weekly form attendance = 0.5 goal 93% daily form attendance = Bonus goal No form class lates in a day = 1 goal No form class lates all week = 2 goals No form class lates after an England fixture = 4 goals 100% individual student attendance for the week = 0.5 goal added to their form class total There will be a prize every Wednesday for the form class with the highest attendance during the previous week. During the final week of term, there will be a major reward event for the overall winning team, as well as prizes for our runners-up. We are looking forward to seeing our students represent their countries with pride by attending school every day, arriving on time, and helping their form class climb the World Cup leaderboard! Every day counts. Every goal counts. Good luck to all of our teams! #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #WorldCupChallenge #SchoolAttendance #Punctuality #Teamwork #AttendanceCounts #WorldCup2026 #CallertonCommunity
View PostFrom the SEND Department at Callerton Academy: Newcastle's SEND Local Offer has a new home! The SEND Local Offer has moved to the Children and Families Newcastle website, making it easier to use, and more familyfocused. To celebrate, families can get involved in two fun ways: Find the penguins Explore the SEND Local Offer pages and spot GiRTrood's hidden penguin friends. Find them all and you could win a £10 Amazon voucher. Share a local photo Help us make the SEND Local Offer even more local by sharing a photo we can use on the website – this could be an inclusive space or a child or young person or family having fun in Newcastle. Find out how to take part here: Our SEND Local Offer's new home https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/send-local-offer/our-send-local-offers-new-home #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures
View PostYear 10 Mock Exams at Callerton Academy: Our Year 10 mock examinations begin on Wednesday 17th June and will run across two weeks. Mocks are an important opportunity for students to experience exam conditions, practise revision strategies and identify strengths and areas for development ahead of Year 11. We encourage all students to check the timetable carefully, attend every exam fully prepared and continue working hard in the lead-up to each assessment. Good preparation now will help build confidence for the future. Please see the attached timetable for full details. #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #Year10 #MockExams #GCSEPreparation #Revision #FutureSuccess
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