Gosforth Junior High Academy
Other · Academy converter · Ages 9–13 · Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
Gosforth Junior High Academy is an other school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 9–13 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 7 November 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Regent Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1EE
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 9–13
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pupils on roll
- 695 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 27.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 7 November 2023
Strengths
- “Gosforth Junior High Academy is a welcoming, friendly and inclusive school.”
- “Strong relationships between all members of the school community benefit everyone, creating a supportive and aspirational environment.”
- “They feel listened to and know that adults take any concerns seriously.”
To improve
- “However, this is not yet consistent across the school.”
- “This hinders teachers’ ability to effectively plan for pupils’ future learning.”
- “However, some vulnerable groups of pupils do not attend school as often as their peers do.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 19 December 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 71% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Newcastle upon Tyne.
- The Newcastle School 0.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Gosforth Central Middle School 0.3 mi School remains Good
- Gosforth East Middle School 0.6 mi School remains Good
- Westfield School 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Newcastle Bridges School 1.3 mi School remains Outstanding
- Northern Counties School 1.5 mi Good
- Newcastle High School for Girls GDST 1.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Newcastle Preparatory School 1.9 mi No Ofsted grade