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Schools in NE9

A postcode district in Gateshead

  • Postcode district
  • 29 schools and nurseries

In short: NE9 is a postcode district in Gateshead with 15 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries2915 primary · 6 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in NE9

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.

All NE9 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in NE9

15 in NE9, best first

Kells Lane Primary School

Gateshead, NE9 5HX · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

64 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1162%

England 62%

Days missed
2.7%
Pupils
453
Pupils per teacher
24.8
View school Kells Lane Primary School
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Top Secondary Schools in NE9

6 in NE9, best first

Grace College

Gateshead, NE9 6LE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas

Results below the England average.

134 first choices, 202 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1640.1

England 46.2

Days missed
16.8%
Pupils
1,125
Pupils per teacher
17.2
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Nurseries in NE9

11 in NE9, highest Ofsted grade first

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Sixth Forms in NE9

4 in NE9, by the school's Eduscope score

Grace College

Gateshead, NE9 6LE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas

Results below the England average.

134 first choices, 202 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1640.1

England 46.2

Days missed
16.8%
Pupils
1,125
Pupils per teacher
17.2
View school Grace College

Dryden School

Gateshead, NE9 5UR · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
8.8%
Pupils
77
Pupils per teacher
7.0
View school Dryden School

Special Schools in NE9

2 in NE9. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Dryden School

Gateshead, NE9 5UR · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
8.8%
Pupils
77
Pupils per teacher
7.0
View school Dryden School

The Cedars Academy

Gateshead, NE9 6QD · 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
6.7%
Pupils
293
Pupils per teacher
6.5
View school The Cedars Academy

Private Schools in NE9

1 in NE9. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Gateshead Cheder Primary School

Gateshead, NE9 5UR · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 16 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
475
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Gateshead Cheder Primary School
The map

Every school in NE9, 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.

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Carr Hill Community Primary School, GoodLarkspur Community Primary School, Requires improvement in 3 areasGlynwood Community Primary School, Good in every areaFell Dyke Community Primary School, GoodHarlow Green Community Primary School, GoodKells Lane Primary School, GoodDryden School, OutstandingThe Gateshead Cheder Primary School, Requires improvementCardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead, OutstandingThe Cedars Academy, GoodRiver Tyne Academy Gateshead, GoodSt Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green, GoodGrace College, Needs attention in 4 areasSt Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton, Good in every areaSpringwell Village Primary School, GoodSt Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell, GoodOakfield Junior School, GoodOakfield Infant School, GoodKids 1st - Low Fell, Expected standard or betterThe New Mulberry Bush, GoodKids 1st QE, GoodLow Fell Community Pre-School, GoodCromer Pre-School Limited, GoodLittle Willows Kindergarten, GoodSt Anne's Pre-School, GoodThe Village Montessori at Wrekenton, GoodLyndhurst Early Years @ Cleveland Hall, Good2nd Home Childcare Ltd@Chowdene, GoodBensham Grove Nursery School at the Elgin Centre, Strong standard or better
  • Outstanding2
  • Good20
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet6
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Schools in NE9 sit in 2 council areas. 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 NE9 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

NE9 has 29 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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about NE9

Nearby areas

How many schools are in NE9?

NE9 has 29 schools, including 15 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 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 NE9?

The highest-ranked schools in NE9 on Eduscope are Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead, St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell, Kells Lane 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 many private schools are in NE9?

There is 1 independent school in NE9. 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 NE9?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 29 schools in NE9 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.

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