Question 1

Is South Gosforth First School a good school?

Accepted Answer

South Gosforth First School is rated Good by Ofsted. The latest inspection (28–29 June 2022, report published 21 September 2022) confirmed it continues to be Good, with strengths in reading, behaviour, and safeguarding.

Question 2

What are the fees at South Gosforth First School?

Accepted Answer

South Gosforth First School is a state school with no tuition fees. Families should budget for usual school costs such as uniform, trips, and optional paid wraparound care.

Question 3

How do I apply for Reception entry?

Accepted Answer

Reception applications are coordinated by Newcastle City Council. Families should check the council’s current Reception timetable and the school’s admissions policy for the relevant September entry year.

Question 4

How oversubscribed is South Gosforth First School?

Accepted Answer

The latest admissions figures provided show 178 applications for 59 offers for the main entry route, which is about three applications per place. Oversubscription means priority criteria and distance can be important in practice.

Question 5

Does the school offer before and after-school care?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The published inspection report states breakfast club is available from 7.45am and after-school care runs until 6pm, provided as a paid wraparound option.

Question 6

What happens after Year 4 at a first school in Newcastle?

Accepted Answer

South Gosforth First School is a first school, so pupils typically transfer to a middle school for Year 5. Newcastle’s admissions guidance notes that Year 4 families in first schools need to apply for a middle school place, with transfer deadlines published by the local authority.

Question 7

Is there nursery provision and how do nursery applications work?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the school has nursery provision. Newcastle’s admissions guidance indicates nursery places are applied for directly rather than through the coordinated Reception admissions process.

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