Gosforth Junior High Academy
Regent Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1EEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Gosforth Junior High Academy 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 25th of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 November 2023, report published 18 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 November 2023
Gosforth Junior High Academy is a welcoming, friendly and inclusive school. Strong relationships between all members of the school community benefit everyone, creating a supportive and aspirational environment. Pupils feel safe. They feel listened to and know that adults take any concerns seriously. The school has high expectations for what pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can achieve academically. This includes pupils who attend the additionally resourced provision for pupils with a visual impairment. Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning, particularly reading. As a result, they achieve well. The school also has high expectations of pupils' behaviour, and these expectations are realised. Pupils are polite and courteous. There is a purposeful and calm atmosphere in classrooms. Pupils are engaged in their learning and curious to learn more. They are attentive and keen to contribute. Pupils have a range of opportunities to extend their interests and talents after school, such as choir, debate and chess clubs. Pupils participate in numerous residential trips as well as visiting local sites, such as the nearby nature reserve and church. These activities strengthen pupils' personal development and confidence while also building on their learning in different subjects.
What the school should improve
- The school's approach to checking what pupils know and remember is still relatively new. Sometimes, assessment is not used consistently well to identify whether pupils have learned what was intended. The school should continue to develop the checks that are made on pupils' understanding to inform future planning for pupils' learning.
- Some vulnerable groups of pupils do not attend school regularly enough. This means pupils miss important learning and school experience. The school should ensure that it strengthens its work to ensure that they improve these pupils' rates of attendance. This is so that these pupils can benefit from the good quality of education that the school provides.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
182 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
695 pupils on roll, with places for 600
Schools near Gosforth Junior High Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archibald First School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Gosforth Central Middle School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Grange First School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Regent Farm First School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE GOSFORTH FEDERATED ACADEMIES LIMITED
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Steve Campbell
- Phone
- 01912851000
- Address
- Regent Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1EE
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- URN
- 136348
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.