Best Schools in Newcastle
59 schools in Newcastle
Key Facts
- Newcastle has a total of 59 schools, with 83.3% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 100% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Newcastle have 64.3% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61% nationally, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.88.
- Secondary schools in Newcastle have a Progress 8 score of -0.26, an Attainment 8 score of 42.60, and 31.5% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, compared to national averages.
- Newcastle's schools have 20.8% of primary pupils and 30.3% of secondary pupils eligible for free school meals, with spending per pupil at £7,605 for primary and £7,763 for secondary schools.
Top Nurseries in Newcastle
38 nurseries in Newcastle
Top Primary Schools in Newcastle
19 primary schools in Newcastle
Coppice Academy
Newcastle, ST5 2EY
Academy · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence8.0%
Pupils110
P/T Ratio9.6
Co-op Academy Friarswood
Newcastle, ST5 2ES
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected85%
Absence3.5%
Pupils203
P/T Ratio20.7
May Bank Infants' School
Ofsted
Good
Newcastle, ST5 0PT
State · Primary · Ages 5–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.6%
Pupils165
P/T Ratio23.6
St John's CofE Primary Academy
Newcastle, ST5 5AF
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils161
P/T Ratio17.9
Frequently Asked Questions
Newcastle has 59 schools, including 19 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 38 nurseries. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Newcastle | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 87% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 64% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.33 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 40.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,977 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.