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Gosforth East Middle School
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Gosforth East Middle School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 5JT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils鈥� outcomes are good; attainment is well above expectations by Year 8.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is excellent; they take personal responsibility and are respectful and considerate.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive high-quality professional development and support.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers regularly discuss practice and develop their teaching through STEM subjects.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers' questioning skills, marking, and written feedback have improved.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school provides a wide range of extra-curricular activities for parents to engage with.
Communication: School's website is updated with all relevant information for parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Overwhelming majority of parents believe that the school is both safe and happy for pupils.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders carry out statutory duties well and spend time on keeping pupils safe.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Systematic addressing of previous inspection areas has improved teaching and pupil outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff are highly vigilant, and bullying is extremely rare; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: A caring environment with a focus on individual pupil care and support.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of sports and creative activities offered.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Sport and exercise are emphasized for physical and emotional well-being.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Older pupils are prepared for next stages through planned visits and activities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND receive strong support and achieve well.
Subjects Offered: Well-balanced curriculum meeting needs and interests, with strong emphasis on literacy.
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Gosforth East Middle School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 535 students from age 9-13 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to our school website. Gosforth East Middle offers a rich, happy and stimulating environment for children aged 9 to 13 years. We are all very proud of our School and its successes over the years, and hope the information provided on our website and in our prospectus will give you a sense of what we have to offer. In order to achieve this aim we are committed to providing a high quality education for all our pupils within a secure and caring environment, where pupils are valued as individuals, grow in self-esteem and learn respect for others. We have high expectations of our pupils and staff, the most effective resources in education being people. This includes parents, our team of dedicated teachers and excellent learning assistants, who share the responsibility for your child's learning and development. We aim to provide a caring and nurturing environment for every pupil and this, together with the support from home should promote good self-image, self-confidence and self-reliance, thus ensuring each pupil's all round development. Gosforth East Middle School look forward to working together with you to help all our children get the most out of opportunities we provide, and ensure that they maximise their potential.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 9-13 | 9-13 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | 18.1 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | 58.3% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 7.79% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
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Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 1 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 | 99 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% 1 | 59.68% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 1 | 9.93% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 99 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 84% 13 | 62.73% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 9 | 7.75% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 88 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | 48.37% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.3% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Gosforth East Middle School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
