- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
63 first choices, 58 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 459
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.9
Schools in NE20
A postcode district in Northumberland
- Postcode district
- 14 schools and nurseries
In short: NE20 is a postcode district in Northumberland with 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries145 primary · 2 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All NE20 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in NE20
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 NE20
5 in NE20, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
7 first choices, 10 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 84
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
70 first choices, 58 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 479
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.4
Top Secondary Schools in NE20
2 in NE20, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
273 first choices, 235 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 1,536
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.1
Nurseries in NE20
7 in NE20, highest Ofsted grade first
Belsay Daycare
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 0ET · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Tinklers
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 9QB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Henry's Hut
Ponteland, NE20 9EY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in NE20
1 in NE20, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
273 first choices, 235 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 1,536
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.1
Special Schools in NE20
1 in NE20. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Emily Wilding Davison School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE20 9QB · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 47.3%
- Pupils
- 124
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.6
The map
See them as a listEvery school in NE20, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good9
- Not graded yet2
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 NE20 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
NE20 has 14 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 NE20
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 NE20
Nearby areas
How many schools are in NE20?
NE20 has 14 schools, including 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in NE20?
The highest-ranked schools in NE20 on Eduscope are Darras Hall Primary School, Ponteland High School, Belsay Primary School. 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 do I choose the right school in NE20?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 14 schools in NE20 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.