Is Gosforth Central Middle School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 12 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 8th of 17 secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Gosforth Central Middle School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 72% of pupils at Gosforth Central Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Gosforth Central Middle School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Gosforth Central Middle School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Gosforth Central Middle School

Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1UN

Local ranking8th of 17 secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Ofsted: Good

Middle deemed secondary

Phase

600

Capacity

9-13

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 12 June 2024.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 601
Boys: 304 (51%)
Girls: 296 (49%)
Capacity: 600 (100% full)
SEND: 15.8%
FSM Eligible: 18.6%
EAL: 19.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 12.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 32.4
Budget per Pupil: £6,736/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 70.5%
White Other: 4.3%
Asian Pakistani: 4.0%
Mixed Other: 2.8%
Asian Indian: 2.8%
Asian Bangladeshi: 2.8%
Other: 2.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.0%

70.5%

White British

4.3%

White Other

4.0%

Asian Pakistani

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01912851793

admin@gosforthcent.newcastle.sch.uk

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Great North Road

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East

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Administrative

URN: 108519
UKPRN: 10018458
Establishment No.: 4190
Trust: Gosforth Schools' Trust

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