Gosforth East Middle School vs Norham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 9.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gosforth East Middle School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
557 students
Norham High School
North Shields · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
498 students
| Measure | Gosforth East Middle School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Norham High School North Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 185 | #146 of 185 |
| National rank | #405 of 4,090 | #3206 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 557 | 498 |
| Pupils on roll | 557 | 498 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 63.6% |
| Capacity filled | 108.8% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | North Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.gosfortheast.newcastle.sch.uk | www.norhamhigh.org |
The verdict
- •Gosforth East Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.8 vs 24.6).
- •Gosforth East Middle School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 498.
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 East Middle School better than Norham High School?
On the Success Index (England), Gosforth East Middle School ranks higher (85.8 vs 24.6 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 East Middle School and Norham High School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and North Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gosforth East Middle School: 557. Norham High School: 498. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gosforth East Middle School and Norham High School rank in North East?
Gosforth East Middle School is 4th of 185 and Norham High School is 146th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).