Gosforth Park First School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Gosforth Park First School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 9 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, part of Gosforth Schools' Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was 86% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Newcastle upon Tyne (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Gosforth Park First School in detail
Gosforth Park First School in its own words
In its own words: "At Gosforth Park First School, we have a Nursery with 26 full time equivalent places. We have currently have 255 children on roll from Reception to Year 4. We are currently expanding from an intake of 45 to 60 per year group."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, choir, coding, STEM and art.
The school runs after-school care until 5:00pm.
Coming up: an admissions event on Friday 8 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Newcastle upon Tyne
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Gosforth Park First School
For September 2026 entry, 79 families put Gosforth Park First School as their first choice and 270 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 21 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Gosforth Park First School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Gosforth Park First School are St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth (under 0.1 miles, Good, 77% reading, 73% maths); Grange First School (0.5 miles, Good); St Charles' Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, 93% reading, 90% maths); and Archbishop Runcie CofE First School (0.7 miles, Good).
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, GosforthGrange First SchoolSt Charles' Catholic Primary SchoolArchbishop Runcie CofE First School
The trust
Gosforth Park First School is one of 10 schools run by Gosforth Schools' Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
73 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Gosforth Park First School (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 92% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (89%).
Who goes there
6.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 11.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (75%), Asian (7%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 17 pupils (5.7%) received SEN support and 7 (2.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Regent Centre (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 720 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gosforth Park First School (w-bound), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Gosforth Park First School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 106 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Newcastle upon Tyne (318).
Suspensions and exclusions
Gosforth Park First School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Gosforth Park First School are Gosforth East Middle School (0.2 miles), Gosforth Academy (0.4 miles), Gosforth Central Middle School (0.5 miles) and Gosforth Junior High Academy (0.7 miles).
Gosforth East Middle SchoolGosforth AcademyGosforth Central Middle SchoolGosforth Junior High Academy
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from January 2011, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is an outstanding school where children love learning and feel part of a caring family. Staff expertly support all pupils to succeed academically and socially, with particularly strong provision for children with additional needs. The school's inclusive approach and focus on mental health and well-being means every child is valued and supported to reach their potential.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional, bespoke curriculum built on the 'four Cs' of confidence, creativity, community and challenge that excites and engages pupils
- Outstanding support for pupils with SEND with swift identification of needs and notable impact on academic and personal development
- Exemplary behaviour and attitudes across the school, with pupils demonstrating respect, tolerance and empathy towards one another
- Exceptional work on pupils' wider development, including mental health support and preparation for life in modern Britain
- Strong phonics teaching that develops fluent and confident readers from the early stages
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with well-trained staff ensuring pupils are safe and leaders creating an open and positive culture around safeguarding.
Extracurricular Activities
School councillors, playground leaders, educational visits
Gosforth Park First School is an outstanding school where pupils are exceptional ambassadors who embody the school's inclusive 'no outsiders' ethos and motto of 'together we make a difference'. The school has high expectations for all pupils, who achieve exceptionally well across all areas.
At a Glance
6.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
73 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
9
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Gosforth Park First School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Gosforth Park First School.
- Playtime Paradise Wraparound @St OswaldsAt the school · Not yet graded
- Junior All Stars Ltd660m away · Not yet graded
- Mr H - Out of School Clubs830m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Gosforth Park First School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Gosforth Park First School is in Newcastle upon Tyne; for families living there:
Apply to Newcastle upon Tyne for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 13 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Newcastle upon Tyne is 23.5 (the median across 112 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Gosforth Park First School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
259 pupils
300 places
41 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Across Newcastle upon Tyne council
Places available
3,365
Applications
2,886
Got 1st preference
92.7%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Newcastle upon Tyne council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
17
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
8.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
299
Total Pupils
163
Boys
136
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
21.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,417
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£1387k
Total funding
£21k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.0%
Overall absence
3.0%
Persistent absence
201
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Gosforth Park First School
What is Gosforth Park First School's Ofsted rating?
Gosforth Park First School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Gosforth Park First School?
No fixed boundary. When Gosforth Park First School is oversubscribed, Newcastle upon Tyne allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Gosforth Park First School?
Gosforth Park First School was not full in 2025: it ran at 86% of its 300 places.
How big are the classes at Gosforth Park First School?
Classes at Gosforth Park First School average 29.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Gosforth Park First School?
Gosforth Park First School has around 299 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Gosforth Park First School?
3% of sessions were missed at Gosforth Park First School in 2024/25. 3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Gosforth Park First School?
Apply through Newcastle upon Tyne's coordinated admissions process, naming Gosforth Park First School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Gosforth Park First School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Playtime Paradise Wraparound @St Oswalds (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Gosforth Park First School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 13 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Newcastle upon Tyne is 23.5 (the median across 112 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Gosforth Park First School?
Gosforth Park First School is at Granville Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 5JQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)