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Gosforth Junior High Academy

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1EESecondaryAges 9–13MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
Progress 8
+0.64
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#337 of 3,141 nationally

About Gosforth Junior High Academy

Gosforth Junior High Academy holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, a step down from the Outstanding grade it received in its previous inspection in 2008. However, the school’s academic outcomes tell a more nuanced story. Its Progress 8 score of 0.64 is the highest in Newcastle upon Tyne, placing it first among 11 secondary schools in the local authority and in the top 25% of schools nationally. This means pupils here make significantly more progress than the average student in England, and well above the Newcastle average Progress 8 score of -0.4. The school’s Attainment 8 score sits at 56.5, and 82.3% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. With an EBacc average point score of 5.34 and 78.4% of pupils entered for the EBacc, the school clearly prioritises a broad academic curriculum.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range9 to 13 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRegent Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1EE
HeadteacherSteve Campbell
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Number of Pupils713
Free School Meals (FSM)19.2%
School Capacity713 / 1,730 (41% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryScience LabsICT SuiteDining HallArt StudiosPlaying FieldsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

FootballSwimmingTennisCross CountryNetballHockeyMartial ArtsRoundersGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingChessDebateScience ClubOrchestraBook ClubChoirYoung EnterpriseModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Gosforth Junior High Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.