The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 556
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- Gosforth Schools' Trust
- Head
- Mr Tim Stout (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Harewood Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 5JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
Primary · Very close
Gosforth Park First School
Primary · Very close
Gosforth High School
Secondary · 550m away
Gosforth Academy
Secondary · 550m away
Gosforth Central Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 601m away
NHS England (Choices College)
Special school · 684m away
Grange First School
Primary · 775m away
St Charles' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 788m away
Questions parents ask
What is Gosforth East Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Gosforth East Middle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gosforth East Middle School?
Gosforth East Middle School currently has 556 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gosforth East Middle School take?
Gosforth East Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Gosforth East Middle School?
Gosforth East Middle School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 5JT, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gosforth East Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Gosforth East Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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