Gosforth Central Middle School

A good foundation school school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Gosforth Central Middle School.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE31UN Ofsted: Good Age 9-13 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Progress 8 score, English & Maths grade 4+ %

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
Not published
Raw: No data published
English & Maths grade 4+ %
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 76.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 June 2015
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Great North Road
Gosforth
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE31UN
Phone
1912851793
Website
gosforthcent.newcastle.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108519
Type
Foundation school
Phase
All-through
Address
Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1UN
Website
www.gosforthcent.newcastle.sch.uk
Age range
9-13
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
Gosforth Schools' Trust
Capacity
600 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
585
Free School Meals
16.8% (98 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
76.0 (+17.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.8 (7.7 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
58 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
117
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
585 pupils
9-13

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Generosity Respect Integrity Tenacity

Head Teacher's Message

GCMS aims to provide high quality education for all, enriched with experiences and opportunities to raise pupils' aspirations and foster confidence and optimism for the future. The school highlights a strong emphasis on clubs, trips, and a vibrant community, with ex-pupils contributing to clubs and a broad range of activities alongside traditional teaching.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Basketball Club Maths Breakfast Club Lion King Rehearsals KS3 Girls Football Club Y8 Boys Football Club KS2 Choir Y6, Y7 & Y8 Ukulele Club Samba Drumming Club Spanish Club (Jesmond Languages) TV Production Club French Club (Jesmond Languages) Keyboard Club KS3 Girls Rugby Club

Sports

Basketball Football (Soccer) Rugby Netball

Facilities

multiple science labs DT room art rooms library

Curriculum Highlights

Careers education (GCMS Careers Programme) Enterprise education STEM visits Weekly enterprise challenges Blended learning Local employer partnerships to support career readiness

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

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