Gosforth Central Middle School
URN: 108519 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE3 1UN
Overview
- Name
- Gosforth Central Middle School
- URN
- 108519
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Gosforth Schools' Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Deeanne Smith (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01912851793
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Great North Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE3 1UN
Summary
      Gosforth Central Middle School, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is a mixed foundation school with a current enrolment of 601 pupils, slightly exceeding its capacity of 600. The school aims to provide a high-quality education enriched with diverse experiences, fostering an environment where students can raise their aspirations and develop personal growth. The ethos is centred around empowering learners to face challenges with resilience, guided by core values of generosity, respect, integrity, and tenacity.
The curriculum includes a strong focus on key subjects, with provisional Key Stage 2 test results for 2023/24 showing commendable scores in reading, writing, maths, and grammar. In addition to academic achievements, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including clubs in music, athletics, and coding, which are often led by former pupils. These opportunities, alongside educational trips, contribute to a well-rounded experience for students.
Gosforth Central Middle School is committed to inclusivity, providing accessible facilities for all students and visitors. The school community emphasizes support and collaboration, ensuring that every child feels safe, happy, and challenged academically. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through events such as open evenings, fostering a strong partnership in their children's education.
      The curriculum includes a strong focus on key subjects, with provisional Key Stage 2 test results for 2023/24 showing commendable scores in reading, writing, maths, and grammar. In addition to academic achievements, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including clubs in music, athletics, and coding, which are often led by former pupils. These opportunities, alongside educational trips, contribute to a well-rounded experience for students.
Gosforth Central Middle School is committed to inclusivity, providing accessible facilities for all students and visitors. The school community emphasizes support and collaboration, ensuring that every child feels safe, happy, and challenged academically. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through events such as open evenings, fostering a strong partnership in their children's education.
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Nearby alternatives
- Ponteland Middle School (82.4)
- Gosforth East Middle School (61.3)
- Gosforth Junior High Academy (50.4)
- Chapel House Middle School (45.2)
- Chapel Park Middle School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Age range
- 9 - 13
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Gosforth Schools' Trust
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 601
- Boys
- 314
- Girls
- 287
- FSM %
- 18.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 601 | 314 | 287 | 600 | 18.10 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 585 | 299 | 286 | 512 | 16.40 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 557 | 290 | 267 | 512 | 16.00 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 557 | 290 | 267 | 512 | 16.00 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 535 | 273 | 262 | 535 | 14.40 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 514 | 271 | 243 | 534 | 13.80 | 
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