We’re at the top of our game when it comes to sport education and training. Alongside a range of sport education courses, you can play your sport of choice as a member of one of our Sports Academies. 

We have eight specialist sport academies:

  • Athletics
  • Basketball
  • Boxing
  • Men’s football
  • Women’s football
  • Men’s rugby
  • Women’s rugby
  • Netball 

All include up to 4.5 hours of professional training each week, a personalised training and development programme and free access to physiotherapy assessments and treatment (eligibility criteria applies.) You’ll also have the chance to compete in local, national and international competitions and overseas training camps. 

Our team of teachers and coaches are passionate about making your experience at college the very best it can be. They’ll ask you work hard, but they’ll be working hard too and will put everything they’ve got into help you to succeed. Each team member has their own specialism such as anatomy, psychology or nutrition and keep their skills up to date to ensure your learning is as relevant to the world of work as possible.

 

Why study with us? 

  • Eight Sport Academies offering training, coaching and playing opportunities for all abilities. 
  • Dedicated sport campus and fantastic training and playing facilities
  • Partnerships with professional teams including Gateshead Football Club and Newcastle Eagles

Our employer partners

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Meet Lee

Sport teacher Lee used to teach the dirty dancing end routine and the Michael Jackson Thriller dance in a health spa.

Lee Woodward, Teacher

Lee Woodward
Lee Woodward

Meet Olivia

“The Netball Academy has been the highlight of my time here at Gateshead College. There’s a lot of opportunities to develop as a player through high quality training and matches. I have also been able to trial for AoC Colleges and have been successful and represented England for 2 years which was amazing.”

Olivia Metcalf, Student

Olivia Metcalf
Olivia Metcalf

Meet Lee

Sport teacher Lee used to teach the dirty dancing end routine and the Michael Jackson Thriller dance in a health spa.

Lee Woodward, Teacher

Lee Woodward
Lee Woodward

Meet Olivia

“The Netball Academy has been the highlight of my time here at Gateshead College. There’s a lot of opportunities to develop as a player through high quality training and matches. I have also been able to trial for AoC Colleges and have been successful and represented England for 2 years which was amazing.”

Olivia Metcalf, Student

Olivia Metcalf
Olivia Metcalf
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JOIN OUR SPORTS ACADEMIES

Eight specialist sport academies, all offering first class training, coaching and playing opportunities for everyone, regardless of what you study.

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Employment Edge.

We promise you a top quality education with real world skills that will help you in life as well as in work. We call this education with employment edge.

Industry first.
Course content shaped with employers so you leave with the skills they need and the know how to hit the ground running.
Confidence & Qualifications.
Together we’ll build your character as well as your skills.
Education with you, not to you.
A personalised career plan just for you, from day one.
Quality learning spaces.
Multi million pound kit and equipment matching that found in industry.

School Leaver Course Guide 2025/2026

View or download our course guide for 16-18 year olds.

Gateshead College School Leavers guide for 2025 - 2026