Gosforth East Middle School
Harewood Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5JTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Gosforth East 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 17th of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 July 2017, report published 8 September 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 July 2023
Gosforth East Middle School is a warm and caring community where everyone shows respect for each other. Relationships between pupils and adults are very strong. Pupils feel confident to ask for help and support when they need to. This could be about their learning or other issues. Pupils are confident that they will get the help they need. Bullying is uncommon. When it happens, pupils are confident it will be dealt with effectively. Pupils feel safe and enjoy attending school. Pupils work hard in lessons. They are keen to succeed. The atmosphere around school is calm. Behaviour in, and outside of, lessons is positive. Where issues do arise, they are dealt with appropriately and effectively. The school's impressive personal development programme enriches the education that pupils receive. Pupils benefit from opportunities to attend an extensive range of clubs and curriculum trips. Pupils undertake significant leadership roles, working with others in school and in the wider community. For example, Year 8 sports ambassadors expertly organised the whole-school sports day. Pupils promote their ideas articulately, and demonstrate resilience and 'on-their-feet thinking' when undertaking these leadership roles. Pupils study curriculums that are carefully planned and skilfully taught. They achieve well across the full range of subjects and are very well prepared for the transition to high school.
What the school should improve
- Further thought should be given to how pupils master complicated skills or develop a deeper understanding of particular themes and concepts. Currently, in some subjects, opportunities for pupils to learn systematically and to build on prior learning are underdeveloped. Leaders should review and refine the curriculum so that pupils, in all subjects, learn new skills or ideas by practising regularly and building on what has gone before in a systematic and deliberate manner.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
150 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
557 pupils on roll, with places for 512
Schools near Gosforth East Middle School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Gosforth Park First School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Gosforth Central Middle School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Grange First School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School | 0.5 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
- Mr Nick Adcock
- Phone
- 01912855445
- Address
- Harewood Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5JT
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- URN
- 108521
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.