South Gosforth First School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 9
Ofsted: Good

Alnmouth Drive, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1YFOpen in maps

South Gosforth First School is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 3 to 9. It is one of the 108 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 February 2012, report published 6 March 2012

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

325 pupils on roll, with places for 326

Eligible for free school meals4.3%

4.3%, 22.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.2%

9.2%, 12.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support6.5%

6.5%, 8.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.9%

0.9%, 5.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near South Gosforth First School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School0.5 milesOfsted judgements: GoodNot published
Gosforth Central Middle School0.7 milesOfsted: Good72% met the expected standard
Archibald First School0.7 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingNot published
West Jesmond Primary School0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding84% met the expected standard
Gosforth Junior High Academy0.8 milesOfsted: Good71% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Foundation school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Trust
Gosforth Schools' Trust
Age range
3 to 9
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Robert Adams
Phone
01912853453
Website
southgosforth.newcastle.sch.uk
Address
Alnmouth Drive, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1YF
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
URN
108439

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.