SchoolScoresGosforth Junior High Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed
Part of THE GOSFORTH FEDERATED ACADEMIES LIMITED
Regent Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1EE
0191 285 1000 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 November 2023.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
155 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 9th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 38% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 81% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 38% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 84% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 9th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 51% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 77% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 69 parents whose child had been bullied 11th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 22% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 39% | 45% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 117 parents who had raised a concern 10th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 30% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 67% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 9th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 38% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74%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
182 pupils in this year group.
71% — 5 points above the Newcastle upon Tyne average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 23% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 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. | 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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 12 places for visual impairment. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 15th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 50% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 26.9% | 43.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 71% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.9% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 46% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.0% | 14.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 66% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.2% | 24.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 93% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.1% | 9.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 91% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8% | 25.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 40% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 18.8 | 42.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 79% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.5% | 10.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.34% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 93% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.9 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 72% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 61% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 15.3% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- The Newcastle School 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 15% A*/A at A level
- Gosforth Central Middle School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024
- Gosforth Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 63% grade 5+ English and maths
- Gosforth East Middle School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Westfield School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 18% A*/A at A level
- Hopespring Newcastle 1.2 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- St Mary's Catholic School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 69% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kenton School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Newcastle High School for Girls GDST 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 37% A*/A at A level
- Jesmond Park Academy 1.7 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 Junior High Academy's Ofsted rating?
Gosforth Junior High Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 November 2023.
Would parents recommend Gosforth Junior High Academy?
74% of the 155 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Gosforth Junior High Academy 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 136348.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.