Is Gosforth East Middle School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 4 July 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 5th of 17 secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Gosforth East Middle School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 80% of pupils at Gosforth East Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

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

Applications for Year 7 places at Gosforth East 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 East Middle School

Harewood Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 5JT

Local ranking5th of 17 secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Ofsted: Good

Middle deemed secondary

Phase

512

Capacity

9-13

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 4 July 2023.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 556
Boys: 300 (54%)
Girls: 257 (46%)
Capacity: 512 (109% full)
SEND: 15.1%
FSM Eligible: 18.9%
EAL: 14.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.7%
SEN Support: 12.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 27.9
Budget per Pupil: £6,673/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.3% 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: 75.0%
White Other: 3.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.8%
Other: 2.8%
Asian Pakistani: 2.6%
Asian Other: 2.6%
Mixed Other: 2.0%
Asian Indian: 1.9%

75.0%

White British

3.9%

White Other

2.8%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01912855445

admin@gosfortheast.newcastle.sch.uk

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Harewood Road

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East

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Administrative

URN: 108521
UKPRN: 10018757
Establishment No.: 4305
Trust: Gosforth Schools' Trust

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