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OpenPrimaryOfsted: School remains GoodURN 108439

South Gosforth First School

Foundation school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE3 1YF

Ages 3–9 · 325 pupils · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Overall absence

2.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-09-21

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence2.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)3.6%
Unauthorised0.8%
Authorised absence
2.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.4%
Enrolments in measure
250

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill100%

325 pupils · 326 places

Pupils on roll
325
Boys / girls
178 / 147
School capacity
326
Capacity fill
325 / 326 (100%)
Free school meals
4.3%
FSM pupils
14
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 3–9

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: Gosforth Schools' Trust
Academy trust
Gosforth Schools' Trust
Headteacher
Mr Robert Adams

Location

Address
Alnmouth Drive, South Gosforth
Postcode
NE3 1YF
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
District
Newcastle upon Tyne
Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (primary), Ages 3–9, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 325 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 4.3%.

Open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
155
Primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
104
Academies among open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
48% (74)
Open schools in NE3
23
Primary in NE3
14
Open schools in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
112
Primary in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
72

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Newcastle-upon-TyneNear NE3

  • Archbishop Runcie CofE First School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE3 1US · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM12.9%

    0.5 miles away

  • Archibald First School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE3 1EB · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence3.2%
    • FSM7.2%

    0.7 miles away

  • West Jesmond Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE2 3AJ · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 4–11

    • KS283%
    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM14.5%

    0.8 miles away

  • Cragside Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE7 7EL · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 4–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM7.1%

    0.9 miles away

  • St Charles' Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE3 3HE · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–11

    • KS291%
    • Absence3.4%
    • FSM4.4%

    1.0 miles away

  • Grange First School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE3 2NP · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM17.5%

    1.1 miles away

  • Gosforth Park First School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE3 5JQ · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence3.4%
    • FSM6.4%

    1.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Robert Adams
Telephone
01912853453
Website
www.southgosforth.newcastle.sch.uk

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