SchoolScoresGosforth East Middle School
Foundation school · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed
Part of Gosforth Schools' Trust
Harewood Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 5JT
0191 285 5445 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 July 2017.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 July 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
150 pupils in this year group.
80% — 14 points above the Newcastle upon Tyne average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 80% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 89% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 19th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 27% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.9% | 43.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 44% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.7% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 40% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.4% | 14.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 56% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.6% | 24.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 89% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.6% | 9.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 92% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.3% | 25.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 82% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.0 | 42.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 89% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.2% | 10.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.34% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 92% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.6 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 97% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 15.6 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 21st highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 0% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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 Central Middle School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024
- Gosforth Junior High Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- The Newcastle School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 15% A*/A at A level
- Hopespring Newcastle 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- St Mary's Catholic School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 69% grade 5+ English and maths
- Westfield School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 18% A*/A at A level
- Longbenton High School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kenton School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Jesmond Park Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Gosforth East Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Gosforth East Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 July 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 July 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 108521.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.