Grace College, Gateshead

Grace College
Address
Map
Saltwell Road South

, ,
NE9 6LE

England
Coordinates54°55′40″N 1°36′23″W / 54.92780°N 1.60651°W / 54.92780; -1.60651
Information
TypeAcademy
MottoLight and Life
Religious affiliation(s)None
Established1996
Local authorityGateshead
TrustEmmanuel Schools Foundation
Department for Education URN147178 Tables
OfstedReports
Chair of GovernorsAileen Conlon
Lead PrincipalMatthew Waterfield MA
Head of SchoolRachael Hooker
Staff140[1]
GenderMixed
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1318
Websitehttps://www.gracecollege.org.uk/

Grace College (formerly Joseph Swan School, then Joseph Swan Academy) is a mixed secondary school with academy status situated in south Gateshead, England which educates pupils ages 11–18. The school was originally named after the English physicist and chemist, Sir Joseph Wilson Swan. In 2001, the school was awarded Specialist Technology College status. In April 2019, Joseph Swan Academy was taken over by Emmanuel Schools Foundation. As part of its transition into the ESF, it became known as Grace College from September 2019.

  1. ^ "Grace College, Gateshead | the Schools Guide".