Gosforth Academy vs Gosforth Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 492 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gosforth Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,925 students
Gosforth Central Middle School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
600 students
| Measure | Gosforth Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Gosforth Central Middle School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #17 of 185 | #31 of 185 |
| National rank | #656 of 4,090 | #908 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 1,925 | 600 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,925 | 600 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 111.3% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 63.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.11 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.9 | – |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.gosforthacademy.org.uk/ | www.gcms.online |
The verdict
- •Gosforth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 72.5).
- •Gosforth Academy is the larger school with 1,925 students compared with 600.
- •Gosforth Academy is a academy school while Gosforth Central Middle School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Gosforth Academy better than Gosforth Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Gosforth Academy ranks higher (78.9 vs 72.5 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 Gosforth Academy and Gosforth Central Middle School?
About 492 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gosforth Academy: 1,925. Gosforth Central Middle School: 600. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gosforth Academy and Gosforth Central Middle School rank in North East?
Gosforth Academy is 17th of 185 and Gosforth Central Middle School is 31st of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).