Gust Independent School
Ashington, Northumberland, North East · NE63 8SF
With just 39 pupils, Gust Independent School is among the smallest secondary settings a family is likely to encounter in Ashington, Northumberland. The school is co-educational, takes pupils from age 11 and is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Mr Nigel Grant leads as Head. Its size points to a close-knit environment where individual pupils are unlikely to go unnoticed.
39
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 39
- Location
- Ashington, Northumberland, North East
- Website
- www.gustschool.com
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Nigel Grant
Latest results
Attainment 8
5.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSEs, and the published results sit well below national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 5.4 against a national average of 46.9, with no pupils recorded as achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with a national figure of 47%. Families considering the school will want to discuss these figures directly and understand the context behind them, particularly given how small the cohort is.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A very small independent option for families seeking a personal scale of schooling, though prospective parents should look closely at the published GCSE outcomes.
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Gust Independent School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Gust Independent School located?
Gust Independent School is located at 1 Haldane Street, Ashington, NE63 8SF.
What type of school is Gust Independent School?
Gust Independent School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North East.
How many pupils attend Gust Independent School?
Gust Independent School has approximately 39 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.