Best Secondary Schools in North East
144 secondary schools found
Key Facts
- There are 145 secondary schools in North East, accounting for 7.2% of the national total, with 146,156 pupils on roll.
- North East secondary schools have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 35.1%, and 8.4% of pupils have English as an additional language.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in North East secondary schools is 16.96, with spending per pupil at £8,094, compared to the national average of £7,460, and 14.8% of pupils have special educational needs.
- Ofsted inspections show 81.3% of North East secondary schools are Good or Outstanding, with 18 Outstanding and 82 Good out of 123 inspected, but Progress 8 scores show -0.17, and 44.2% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths.
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Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
The Academy at Shotton Hall
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
St Mary's Catholic School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Whitley Bay High School
Ofsted
Outstanding
State · Secondary · Ages 13–18
Egglescliffe School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Outwood Academy Riverside
Ofsted
Good
Secondary · Ages 11–16
Callerton Academy
Ofsted
Good
Secondary · Ages 11–16
John Spence Community High School
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Freebrough Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Ponteland High School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
The Grangefield Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Ashington Academy
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Tanfield School
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Dyke House Sports and Technology College
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Parkside Academy
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Queen Elizabeth High School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 13–18
St Cuthbert's High School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Bishop Barrington Academy
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Gosforth Academy
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 13–18
Rye Hills Academy
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Frequently Asked Questions
How many secondary schools are in North East?
There are 172 secondary schools in North East, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in North East?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked secondary schools in North East include Churchill Academy, XP Gateshead, and Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How many Ofsted Outstanding secondary schools are in North East?
North East has 128 secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 702 are rated Good, meaning 93% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are secondary schools in North East ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
What is the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in North East?
The average Progress 8 score across secondary schools in North East is -0.21. Progress 8 measures how much progress pupils make between Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to pupils with similar prior attainment nationally.
What is the average class size in North East secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in North East is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in North East?
When choosing a secondary school in North East, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 172 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | North East | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 81% | 90% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.17 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 45.7 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 29% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,094 | £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.