- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
14 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 172
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
Schools in NE40
A postcode district in Gateshead
- Postcode district
- 14 schools and nurseries
In short: NE40 is a postcode district in Gateshead with 6 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries146 primary · 1 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All NE40 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in NE40
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 NE40
6 in NE40, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
27 first choices, 27 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.0%
- Pupils
- 189
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.6
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well above the England average.
53 first choices, 55 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 442
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.1
Top Secondary Schools in NE40
1 in NE40, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
205 first choices, 242 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.3%
- Pupils
- 1,442
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
Nurseries in NE40
7 in NE40, highest Ofsted grade first
Willows Montessori Nursery
Ryton, NE40 3QP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Care With Cuddles
Ryton, NE40 4BS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Crookhill Early Years
Ryton, NE40 3ES · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in NE40
1 in NE40, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
205 first choices, 242 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.3%
- Pupils
- 1,442
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
The map
See them as a listEvery school in NE40, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good8
- Not graded yet4
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 NE40 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
NE40 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 NE40
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 NE40
Nearby areas
How many schools are in NE40?
NE40 has 14 schools, including 6 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 7 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in NE40?
The highest-ranked schools in NE40 on Eduscope are Greenside Primary School, St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook, Emmaville 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 NE40?
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 NE40 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.