Gosforth Central Middle School
Details
| Age Range | 9-13 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Address | Great North Road, NE3 1UN |
| School Website | www.gosforthcent.newcastle.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1912851793 |
| URN | 108519 |
School Census
| Total | 572 |
| Girls/Boys | 283/289 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.5%/50.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 17.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 101 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/06/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/06/2015 | Good |
| 07/12/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/06/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 07/12/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11 June 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 16 January 2019 | Short inspection | View |
| 24 June 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 07 December 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 08 July 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 23 June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 27 June 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 04 October 1999 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16 |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 0.0 |
| Writing Progress | 0.3 |
| Maths Progress | -0.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 1.4 |
| Writing Progress | 1.4 |
| Maths Progress | -0.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 0.5 |
| Writing Progress | 1.3 |
| Maths Progress | 0.7 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 11% |
| not applicable | 64% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 12% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 71.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 71.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Gosforth East Middle School
(0.26 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Harewood Road, , NE3 5JT
Gosforth Junior High Academy
(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Regent Avenue, , NE3 1EE
Great Park Academy
(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 9-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Knightsbridge, Great North Road, , NE3 2JH
Gosforth Academy
(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 13-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Knightsbridge, Gosforth, NE3 2JH
Archibald First School
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Archibald Street, , NE3 1EB
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Christon Road, , NE3 1US
Newcastle School for Boys
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 2-18, Gender: Boys
Address: 30 West Avenue, , NE3 4ES
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hartford Road, , NE3 5LE
Grange First School
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Norham Road, , NE3 2NP
Gosforth Park First School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Broadway East, , NE3 5JQ