Gosforth East Middle School Catchment Area
Gosforth East Middle School is a foundation middle deemed secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 9-13, with 556 pupils, and a capacity of 512 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
9-13
Age range
556
Pupils
512
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Gosforth East Middle School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Gosforth East Middle School?
The catchment area for Gosforth East 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 East 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 East Middle School: at or above its 512 place limit
Gosforth East Middle School has a published admission number of 512 places. 556 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 109%. The school is at or above its published limit of 512 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% 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 East Middle School: School Information
- Full address
- Harewood Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 5JT
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Middle deemed secondary
- Age range
- 9-13 years
- Free school meals
- 18% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108521
Other Middle deemed secondary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
If Gosforth East 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 East 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 East Middle School
What is the catchment area for Gosforth East Middle School? ▾
The catchment area for Gosforth East 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 East Middle School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Gosforth East Middle School currently has 556 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 512 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Gosforth East Middle School? ▾
Admission to Gosforth East 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 East Middle School cover? ▾
Gosforth East 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 East Middle School? ▾
Gosforth East Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.