South Gosforth First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East NE3 1YF · Newcastle upon Tyne
#14 of 811 primary schools in North East
#217 of 15,697 nationally
About South Gosforth First School
South Gosforth First School is a local authority primary located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 3–9. In 2025 it enrolled 325 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 96.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 14th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (96th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 325; capacity filled 99.7%.
There are 133 schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne; South Gosforth First School ranks 1st of 129 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)4.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Gosforth First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 325
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 4.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near South Gosforth First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
164 students · 807 m away
The Newcastle School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
298 students · 1.0 km away
Gosforth Central Middle School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
600 students · 1.1 km away
St Mary's Catholic School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,462 students · 1.1 km away
Archibald First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
332 students · 1.2 km away
West Jesmond Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
605 students · 1.2 km away
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
695 students · 1.2 km away
Westfield School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
170 students · 1.3 km away
Cragside Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
410 students · 1.4 km away
Hopespring Newcastle
Longbenton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
14 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School
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325 students
Redesdale Primary School
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324 students
Southridge First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
321 students
Berwick Hills Primary School
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321 students
Timothy Hackworth Primary School
Shildon · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
329 students
Dinnington First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
320 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Gosforth First School a good school?
South Gosforth First School has a Success Index (England) of 96.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #14 of 811 in North East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Gosforth First School rank in North East?
South Gosforth First School ranks #14 of 811 primary schools in North East and #217 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Gosforth First School?
South Gosforth First School had 325 students in 2025.
Is South Gosforth First School a primary school or a secondary school?
South Gosforth First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near South Gosforth First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Gosforth First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.