- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
77 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 469
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.5
Schools in NE12
A postcode district in North Tyneside
- Postcode district
- 27 schools and nurseries
In short: NE12 is a postcode district in North Tyneside with 12 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2712 primary · 4 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All NE12 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in NE12
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in NE12
12 in NE12, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
75 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 466
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 8FA · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
29 first choices, 31 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 230
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.7
Top Secondary Schools in NE12
4 in NE12, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
180 first choices, 233 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 1,233
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
160 first choices, 175 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.3%
- Pupils
- 995
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
Nurseries in NE12
11 in NE12, highest Ofsted grade first
Bailey's Butterflies
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 6QL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Cygnets Childcare Ltd
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 6SS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Start Childcare at Solway House
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8AN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in NE12
3 in NE12, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
180 first choices, 233 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 1,233
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
160 first choices, 175 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.3%
- Pupils
- 995
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
Percy Hedley School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 7BH · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.5%
- Pupils
- 157
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in NE12
3 in NE12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Percy Hedley School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 7BH · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.5%
- Pupils
- 157
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Benton Dene School
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8FD · Special · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 139
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.4
Percy Hedley Hedleys College
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 8YY · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in NE12
1 in NE12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Hopespring Newcastle
Ne12 8uz · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 14
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in NE12, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding5
- Good15
- Not graded yet7
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every NE12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
NE12 has 27 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in NE12
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about NE12
Nearby areas
How many schools are in NE12?
NE12 has 27 schools, including 12 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 1 independent school, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in NE12?
The highest-ranked schools in NE12 on Eduscope are Bailey Green Primary School, Benton Dene Primary School, St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in NE12?
There is 1 independent school in NE12. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in NE12?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 27 schools in NE12 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.