Gosforth Central Middle School
About Gosforth Central Middle School
Gosforth Central Middle School is a state secondary school for pupils aged 9 to 13 in Newcastle upon Tyne, and it is a popular choice among local families. The school is oversubscribed, with 601 pupils on roll against a capacity of 600, indicating that demand for places is strong. Parent satisfaction appears high, though specific parent view data is not available in this dataset. The school is led by headteacher Deeanne Smith and was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024, a grade it has held consistently across its previous graded inspection in 2015. The ungraded inspection in 2024 confirmed the school remains Good, with leadership and management also rated Good. This stability in quality is a reassuring signal for parents considering the school for their child.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jun 2024Latest monitoring visit (12 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:20
Source: gosforthcent.newcastle.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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