Gust Independent School
Other independent special school · Ages 6–17 · Ashington, Northumberland
Gust Independent School is an independent special school in Ashington, Northumberland for ages 6–17.
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Key facts
- Address
- 1 Haldane Street, Ashington, NE63 8SF
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 6–17
- Council
- Northumberland
- Pupils on roll
- 35 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “Pupils enjoy coming to GUST Independent School.”
- “They feel valued and understood.”
- “The relationships between pupils and staff are based on mutual respect.”
To improve
- “Some pupils arrive with negative attitudes to school.”
- “Pupils find it challenging to regulate their own behaviour.”
- “Leaders’ records reflect this.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 13 May 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 5.4 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Northumberland.
- Rosewood Independent School 0.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- NCEA Castle School 1.3 mi Good
- Cleaswell Hill School 1.7 mi School remains Outstanding
- Howard House School 3.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Dales School 4.0 mi School remains Outstanding
- Collingwood School & Media Arts College 4.2 mi Improved significantly
- Gilbert Ward Academy 4.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Morpeth Chantry Middle School 5.0 mi No Ofsted grade