- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
49 first choices, 57 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 398
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.9
Schools in NE5
A postcode district in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Postcode district
- 35 schools and nurseries
In short: NE5 is a postcode district in Newcastle upon Tyne with 16 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 17 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3516 primary · 4 secondary · 17 nurseries
Top-rated
All NE5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in NE5
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 NE5
16 in NE5, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
39 first choices, 47 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 415
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
29 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 185
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.6
Top Secondary Schools in NE5
4 in NE5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
233 first choices, 240 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.5%
- Pupils
- 684
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 4 areas
Results well below the England average.
53 first choices, 90 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1633.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.0%
- Pupils
- 496
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.0
Nurseries in NE5
17 in NE5, highest Ofsted grade first
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1LZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The Little Hut Pre School
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2UN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Universal Kids Childcare
Blakelaw, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3PL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in NE5
2 in NE5, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 4 areas
Results well below the England average.
53 first choices, 90 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1633.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.0%
- Pupils
- 496
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.0
Thomas Bewick School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2LW · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.3%
- Pupils
- 383
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.6
Special Schools in NE5
1 in NE5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Thomas Bewick School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2LW · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.3%
- Pupils
- 383
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.6
The map
See them as a listEvery school in NE5, 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
- Good25
- 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 NE5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
NE5 has 35 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 NE5
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 NE5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in NE5?
NE5 has 35 schools, including 16 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 17 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 NE5?
The highest-ranked schools in NE5 on Eduscope are Knop Law Primary School, Hilton Primary Academy, Milecastle 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 NE5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 35 schools in NE5 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.