Gosforth Junior High Academy

A good academy converter school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Gosforth Junior High Academy.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE31EE 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
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
76.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 19.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
7 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Regent Avenue
Gosforth
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE31EE
Phone
1912851000
Website
juniorhighacademy.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136348
Type
Academy converter
Phase
All-through
Address
Regent Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1EE
Website
https://www.juniorhighacademy.org.uk/
Age range
9-13
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE GOSFORTH FEDERATED ACADEMIES LIMITED
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
738
Free School Meals
23.7% (175 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
10.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
19.0 (+11.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.6 (6.9 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
74 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
148
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
738 pupils
9-13

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Creating Futures"

Respect Integrity Resilience Kindness

Head Teacher's Message

Gosforth Junior High Academy is a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking school community, dedicated to nurturing the potential of every student in Years 5 to 8. Our mission is to provide a high-quality education that inspires academic achievement, personal growth, and confident preparation for the next stage of learning.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Year 5 Morning Sports KS3 Film Club KS3 Art Club KS3 Basketball Club Homework Club KS2 Games Club Chess Club Ceilidh Club KS2 Basketball Club KS3 Italian Club KS3 Spanish TV Club Year 8 E Sports Club Girls Netball Pokémon Club Gardening Club KS2 Mindfulness Colouring Club Dungeon & Dragons and Board Games KS3 Debate Club Ukulele Club Rock School KS2 Futsal Year 8 Futsal Barrington Bookworms KS2 Performance Poetry School Displays KS3

Sports

Badminton Basketball Gymnastics Trampolining Cricket Rounders Football Golf Boxing

Facilities

Library Sports Hall (large, full-sized with wooden sprung floor) MUGA (outside) Grass sports field ICT suite 90 mobile laptops Design and Technology workshop Art room Science laboratories (three) Food technology teaching area Pottery wheel Kiln CAD-CAM cutter Vacuum former Gas and electric cookers Sinks (in design tech/food areas) Pillar drill Hegner saw Basato band saw Pedestal disc sander Pedestal grinder

Admissions Criteria

Admissions into Year 5 are handled directly with Newcastle City Council. The school indicates to consult the Newcastle City Council website for help with applying. Pupils' appeals timetables follow the local authority's timetable. The school publishes admission policies (including 2026 entry) and is running an Admissions Consultation for 2027 entry.

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