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Gosforth East Middle School
Harewood Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 5JT, Newcastle upon Tyne
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
556
Capacity
512
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this school stands out with 80% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 13% nationally. Additionally, 17% of students achieve the higher standard, reflecting a strong academic performance. However, further details on progress metrics and parent satisfaction are not available, which may be a consideration for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 4 July 2017Older 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%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.8%
White Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Other2.7%
Asian Other2.5%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Indian1.8%
Black African1.6%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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55.01574, -1.61644 · NE3 5JT
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN108521
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Gosforth East Middle School rated by Ofsted?
Gosforth East Middle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 July 2017.
Is Gosforth East Middle School a good school?
Gosforth East 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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