Gosforth Central Middle School
Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1UNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Gosforth Central Middle School is a middle school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 9 to 13. It is one of the 108 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. It ranks 33rd of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 June 2015, report published 16 July 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 June 2024
Pupils enjoy their learning at this vibrant and welcoming school. Pupils are taught about kindness and how to show care and respect to one another. They speak positively about what they have been taught about equality and are very clear that everyone is equal. Pupils say that staff are helpful and supportive. They know they can talk to staff if they are worried about anything. Pupils are safe here. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils listen attentively in lessons and are encouraged to participate. They work well together, often sharing their ideas. Pupils typically behave well. There is a purposeful and calm atmosphere in classrooms. Pupils are proud of the contributions they make to the school. They enjoy helping others in their role as playground buddies and representing pupils' views as school councillors. The school council is a particular strength. Pupils are proud that they have shaped aspects of their school through this work. Pupils benefit from attending a vast range of activities that enhance their talents and interests. These include Spanish dance, robotics club and choir. The school ensures that pupils with SEND are supported to access extra-curricular activities.
What the school should improve
- The consistent use of retrieval and recall strategies is still being developed in some curriculum subjects. It is not yet used well enough to assess that pupils have remembered the prior knowledge they have been taught. As a result, some pupils do not build their knowledge well enough over time. The school needs to ensure that assessment strategies for recall and retrieval are used effectively to ensure that pupils have depth of knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
149 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
600 pupils on roll, with places for 600
Schools near Gosforth Central Middle School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Junior High Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Archbishop Runcie CofE First School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Archibald First School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Gosforth East Middle School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- Gosforth Schools' Trust
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Deeanne Smith
- Phone
- 01912851793
- Address
- Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1UN
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- URN
- 108519
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.