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Gosforth Central Middle School
Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1UN, Newcastle upon Tyne
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
601
Capacity
600
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this middle school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly excelling in reading, writing, and maths where 72% of students meet expected standards, placing it in the top 31% nationally. While 11% of pupils achieve at a higher standard, further details on progress measures and parent satisfaction are limited, making it essential for prospective parents to gather additional insights.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.2%
White Other4.3%
Asian Pakistani4.0%
Mixed Other2.8%
Asian Indian2.8%
Asian Bangladeshi2.8%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Other2.0%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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55.01038, -1.61758 · NE3 1UN
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN108519
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Gosforth Central Middle School rated by Ofsted?
Gosforth Central Middle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2015.
Is Gosforth Central Middle School a good school?
Gosforth Central Middle School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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