Gosforth Central Middle School vs Marden Bridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 11 km 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
Marden Bridge Middle School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
577 students
| Measure | Gosforth Central Middle School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Marden Bridge Middle School Whitley Bay, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #31 of 185 | #33 of 185 |
| National rank | #908 of 4,090 | #920 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 600 | 577 |
| Pupils on roll | 600 | 577 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 16% |
| 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 | Whitley Bay |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.gcms.online | www.mbms.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (72.5 vs 72.3).
- •Gosforth Central Middle School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 69%).
- •Marden Bridge Middle School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 11%).
- •Gosforth Central Middle School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 577.
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 Marden Bridge Middle School?
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 Marden Bridge Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Whitley Bay in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gosforth Central Middle School: 600. Marden Bridge Middle School: 577. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gosforth Central Middle School and Marden Bridge Middle School rank in North East?
Gosforth Central Middle School is 31st of 185 and Marden Bridge Middle School is 33rd of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).