A LEVELS.

We’ll ask you to work hard; to dig in and to challenge yourself and aim for things you didn’t think were possible. And we’ll be with you every step of the way. Our dedicated A Level teaching team will put everything they’ve got into making sure you succeed. 

You’ll enjoy lots of one to one support and have regular check ins to help keep you on track. 

You’re your own person, a young adult and an individual and that’s how we’ll treat you. We won’t talk down to you, pretend we know best or ignore your opinion. Weekly personal and social development sessions (PSD) will give brilliant pastoral support allowing you to explore new topics, have your voice heard and grow as a person. 

You’ll receive a personalised study programme mapped around your ambitions. It’ll be made up of a combination of A Level subjects or a mix of A Levels subjects and a vocational study programme. We’ll help you to choose the subjects that are right for you. 

You’ll also enjoy lot of experiences outside the classroom including university visits, careers fairs, trips abroad, inspirational work experience and guest speakers. 

 

Why study with us? 

  • We’ve got the third best exam results in the country.  
  • You’ll get one to one support from our experienced careers advisors for university applications.  
  • The chance to join our Sport Academy so you can train, play and compete alongside your A Level timetable.  
  • Enjoy Say Hello taster sessions before you start with us. Try out subjects, make new friends and get ready for September.  

Meet David

“I can’t thank the college enough for helping me to achieve and get on my chosen course at Cambridge University.”

David Moleski, Student

A level student David Moleski smiling to camera
A level student David Moleski smiling to camera

Meet Amy

Alongside teaching, Amy has an interest in Geography and has done the NC500 in her camper conversion.

Amy Girdlestone, Teacher

Amy Girdlestone, A level Geography teacher
Amy Girdlestone, A level Geography teacher

Meet David

“I can’t thank the college enough for helping me to achieve and get on my chosen course at Cambridge University.”

David Moleski, Student

A level student David Moleski smiling to camera
A level student David Moleski smiling to camera

Meet Amy

Alongside teaching, Amy has an interest in Geography and has done the NC500 in her camper conversion.

Amy Girdlestone, Teacher

Amy Girdlestone, A level Geography teacher
Amy Girdlestone, A level Geography teacher
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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

Ask us almost anything

You can study three or four A Level subjects. You can also combine an A Level subject with a vocational study programme, such as business.

A Levels tend to be more academic and a traditional way of learning, similar to school. With us, you’ll also gain work experience. Students will have tutorials in each subject they choose and an exam at the end of each year.

If you like writing essays, sitting exams and a traditional style of learning similar to school.

University or a job. Most of our A Level students progress to university, some to Russel Group universities which are the best in the country. Others step straight into work.