Is Gosforth Junior High Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 7 November 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 4th of 17 secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Gosforth Junior High Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 71% of pupils at Gosforth Junior High Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Gosforth Junior High Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Gosforth Junior High Academy 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 Junior High Academy

Regent Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1EE

Local ranking4th 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 7 November 2023.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 713
Boys: 370 (53%)
Girls: 325 (47%)
Capacity: 600 (116% full)
SEND: 17.0%
FSM Eligible: 26.9%
EAL: 19.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.9%
SEN Support: 13.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 36.5
Budget per Pupil: £6,907/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 66.5%
Asian Indian: 5.4%
Other: 4.0%
White Other: 3.8%
Asian Other: 3.3%
Asian Pakistani: 3.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.7%
Black African: 2.4%

66.5%

White British

5.4%

Asian Indian

4.0%

Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01912851000

admin2@ga.newcastle.sch.uk

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Regent Avenue

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East

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Administrative

URN: 136348
UKPRN: 10032217
Establishment No.: 4303
Trust: THE GOSFORTH FEDERATED ACADEMIES LIMITED

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