XP Gateshead

26/08/2026

Day one for G33 in Howtown.

17/07/2026

Here's a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust!

To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.

13/07/2026

At XP Gateshead, we believe music has the power to inspire and shape young minds. Each year, we offer a unique opportunity for children with a natural flair for music to gain a place in Year 7 through our dedicated Musical Aptitude Admissions route.

Whether your child already sings or plays an instrument, or simply has a keen ear for rhythm, melody, and pitch, this pathway recognises raw musical potential.

With access to expert tuition, vibrant performance opportunities, and a culture that celebrates creativity, XP Gateshead is the perfect stage for your child to flourish musically and academically.

Apply now, and don’t miss this chance to join a learning community where talent is nurtured and passion takes centre stage!

Find out more here: https://xptrust.info/XPGMA

09/07/2026

To ensure a balanced intake of students across all ability levels, all applicants to an XP secondary school must sit a Fair Banding Assessment.

This multiple-choice test focuses on non-verbal reasoning and helps us place students into one of five ability bands. There is no pass or fail, and results are used solely to support a broad and representative admissions process.

Completing the assessment is a key part of the application and must be done to be considered for a place.

Please ensure your child is registered by 31st October 2026 and prepared to attend the assessment on 21st November 2026.

Find out more here – https://xptrust.info/XPTFBA

https://xpgateshead.org/applying-for-a-place-at-xp-fair-banding-assessment/

Fair Banding Assessment Information for Parents Summary Children who wish to apply for a place at the school must take a fair banding assessment to be considered for admission. Fair-banding is used to demonstrate that we admit children from all ability levels, not just those who achieve the hig...

24/06/2026

We can't wait to welcome our community to the XP Festival tomorrow! To ensure the day runs smoothly for our entire Crew, here are a few quick logistics for those attending.

24 June 2026 Geoff Hewitt We can’t wait to welcome our community to the XP Festival tomorrow! To ensure the day runs smoothly for our entire Crew, here are a few quick logistics: Weather Currently (at 7.00am Wednesday 24 June) there is an Amber warning in place by the Met Office and temperatures a...