Coquet Community School vs Gosforth East Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 35 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coquet Community School
Morpeth · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
567 students
Gosforth East Middle School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
557 students
| Measure | Coquet Community School Morpeth, North East | Gosforth East Middle School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #166 of 185 | #4 of 185 |
| National rank | #3778 of 4,090 | #405 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 567 | 557 |
| Pupils on roll | 567 | 557 |
| Free school meals | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 54.1% | 108.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 38.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.95 | – |
| A level points per entry | 23.7 | – |
| town | Morpeth | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ccsamble.co.uk | www.gosfortheast.newcastle.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Gosforth East Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.8 vs 15.8).
- •Gosforth East Middle School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 30%).
- •Gosforth East Middle School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 3%).
- •Coquet Community School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 557.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Coquet Community School better than Gosforth East Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Gosforth East Middle School ranks higher (85.8 vs 15.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Coquet Community School and Gosforth East Middle School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Morpeth and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coquet Community School: 567. Gosforth East Middle School: 557. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coquet Community School and Gosforth East Middle School rank in North East?
Coquet Community School is 166th of 185 and Gosforth East Middle School is 4th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).