The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
- 5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–9
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 329
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- Gosforth Schools' Trust
- Head
- Mr Robert Adams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Alnmouth Drive, South Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1YF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmArchbishop Runcie CofE First School
Primary · 807m away
Newcastle School for Boys
Independent · 1.0km away
Gosforth Central Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.1km away
St Mary's Catholic School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Archibald First School
Primary · 1.2km away
West Jesmond Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Middle deemed secondary · 1.2km away
Gosforth Junior High School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is South Gosforth First School's Ofsted rating?
South Gosforth First School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Gosforth First School?
South Gosforth First School currently has 329 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Gosforth First School take?
South Gosforth First School caters for pupils aged 3 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is South Gosforth First School?
South Gosforth First School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1YF, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Gosforth First School have a sixth form?
No, South Gosforth First School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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