South Gosforth First School is a mainstream primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, for children aged 3 to 9. In January 2026, 21 of its 325 pupils (6.5%) were getting SEN support and 3 (0.9%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–9
- 325 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Newcastle upon Tyne.
6.5% get SEN support
21 of 325 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
0.9% have an EHC plan
3 of 325 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Autism6
- Social, emotional and mental health6
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Foundation school
- Ages
- 3 to 9
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 325 (places for 326)
- Headteacher
- Mr Robert Adams
- Part of
- Gosforth Schools' Trust
- Free school meals
- 4.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- School reference (URN)
- 108439
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Newcastle upon Tyne council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, February 2012; school remains Good (June 2022)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2012. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, June 2022).
Contact and getting there
Alnmouth Drive, South Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1YF
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Gosforth Junior High Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 9–13 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
- NHS Choices College Independent · Ages 16–24 0.8 miles
- Northern Counties School Special school · Ages 3–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.0 mile
- Benton Park Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 1.1 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Archbishop Runcie CofE First School Primary · Ages 3–9 · SEN support 11.6%, EHC plans 3% 0.4 miles
- St Mary's Catholic School Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 12.8%, EHC plans 4% 0.6 miles
- Gosforth Central Middle School Middle · Ages 9–13 · SEN support 14.5%, EHC plans 3.3% 0.6 miles
All mainstream schools in Newcastle upon Tyne SEND schools in Newcastle upon Tyne
Questions about South Gosforth First School
How many pupils at South Gosforth First School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 21 of the 325 pupils (6.5%) were getting SEN support and 3 (0.9%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at South Gosforth First School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are autism (6 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (6 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (5 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at South Gosforth First School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at South Gosforth First School?
Through Newcastle upon Tyne council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to South Gosforth First School?
You can ask for South Gosforth First School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does South Gosforth First School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Gosforth Junior High Academy, about 0.8 miles away.
Where is South Gosforth First School?
Alnmouth Drive, South Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1YF, in Newcastle upon Tyne.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.