Gosforth Central Middle School Catchment Area
Gosforth Central Middle School is a foundation middle deemed secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 9-13, with 601 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
9-13
Age range
601
Pupils
600
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
Gosforth Central Middle School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Gosforth Central Middle School?
The catchment area for Gosforth Central Middle School is the geographic zone Newcastle upon Tyne uses to prioritise admissions when this middle deemed secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Newcastle upon Tyne publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Gosforth Central Middle School is set by Newcastle upon Tyne and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Newcastle upon Tyne before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Newcastle upon Tyne catchment area documents →Gosforth Central Middle School: at or above its 600 place limit
Gosforth Central Middle School has a published admission number of 600 places. 601 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 600 places. Newcastle upon Tyne allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Newcastle upon Tyne publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Newcastle upon Tyne school admissions →
Gosforth Central Middle School: School Information
- Full address
- Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1UN
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Middle deemed secondary
- Age range
- 9-13 years
- Free school meals
- 18.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108519
Other Middle deemed secondary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
If Gosforth Central Middle School is oversubscribed, these middle deemed secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest middle deemed secondary schools by distance
These are the middle deemed secondary schools closest to Gosforth Central Middle School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Gosforth Central Middle School
What is the catchment area for Gosforth Central Middle School? ▾
The catchment area for Gosforth Central Middle School is the geographic zone Newcastle upon Tyne uses to prioritise admissions when this middle deemed secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Newcastle upon Tyne publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Gosforth Central Middle School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Gosforth Central Middle School currently has 601 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 600 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Gosforth Central Middle School? ▾
Admission to Gosforth Central Middle School is managed by Newcastle upon Tyne. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Gosforth Central Middle School cover? ▾
Gosforth Central Middle School is a middle deemed secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, serving pupils aged 9-13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Gosforth Central Middle School? ▾
Gosforth Central Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.