Gosforth Central Middle School vs Gosforth Junior High Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 494 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gosforth Central Middle School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
600 students
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
695 students
| Measure | Gosforth Central Middle School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Gosforth Junior High Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #31 of 185 | #29 of 185 |
| National rank | #908 of 4,090 | #863 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 600 | 695 |
| Pupils on roll | 600 | 695 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 27.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 115.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 23% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.gcms.online | www.juniorhighacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (72.5 vs 73.3).
- •Gosforth Central Middle School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 71%).
- •Gosforth Junior High Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 11%).
- •Gosforth Junior High Academy is the larger school with 695 students compared with 600.
- •Gosforth Central Middle School is a local authority school while Gosforth Junior High Academy is a academy 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 Central Middle School better than Gosforth Junior High Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gosforth Central Middle School and Gosforth Junior High Academy?
About 494 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gosforth Central Middle School: 600. Gosforth Junior High Academy: 695. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gosforth Central Middle School and Gosforth Junior High Academy rank in North East?
Gosforth Central Middle School is 31st of 185 and Gosforth Junior High Academy is 29th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).