SchoolScoresGosforth Central Middle School
Foundation school · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed
Part of Gosforth Schools' Trust
Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1UN
0191 285 1793 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 June 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
90 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne comparisons use the 16 of its 22 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 6 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 81% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 5th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 84% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 78% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 77% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 32 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 7th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 34% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 45% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 66 parents who had raised a concern Joint 4th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 73% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 67% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 5th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 73% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 76% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newcastle-upon-Tyne figures pool parents at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
149 pupils in this year group.
72% — 6 points above the Newcastle upon Tyne average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Newcastle upon Tyne. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 20th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 26% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.6% | 43.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 63% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.5% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 39% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.3% | 14.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 66% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.8% | 24.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 97% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 4.4% | 9.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 97% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.5% | 25.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 96% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.2 | 42.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 96% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.0% | 10.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.34% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 52% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.9 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 11th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 61% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.3 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 12th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 17% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.0% | 10.1%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Gosforth Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 63% grade 5+ English and maths
- Gosforth Junior High Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Gosforth East Middle School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- The Newcastle School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 15% A*/A at A level
- Westfield School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 18% A*/A at A level
- Hopespring Newcastle 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- St Mary's Catholic School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 69% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kenton School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Jesmond Park Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- Newcastle High School for Girls GDST 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 37% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Gosforth Central Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Gosforth Central Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 June 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Would parents recommend Gosforth Central Middle School?
88% of the 90 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Gosforth Central Middle School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 108519.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.