StateSecondaryRoman Catholic
Ofsted Outstanding
1462 pupilsAges 11-18
Outstanding
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Top-Rated Secondary Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne
The 17 highest-rated state secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, sorted by their most recentOfsted inspection grade. Compare GCSE and A-level results in our league tables and explore schools near you on the interactive map.
Newcastle upon Tyne has 16 state secondary schools offering education from Year 7 through to GCSEs and beyond. Across the area, 7% of schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
The top 5 in Newcastle upon Tyne at a glance
- 1. St Mary's Catholic School — rated Outstanding (2023) · 1,462 pupils · ages 11–18 · Roman Catholic · sixth form
- 2. Sacred Heart Catholic High School — 1,424 pupils · ages 11–18 · Roman Catholic · sixth form
- 3. Jesmond Park Academy — rated Good (2022) · 2,092 pupils · ages 11–18 · sixth form
- 4. Gosforth Academy — rated Good (2022) · 1,925 pupils · ages 13–18 · sixth form
- 5. Walbottle Academy — rated Good (2023) · 1,722 pupils · ages 11–18 · sixth form
Key Secondary Admissions Dates
- 1Applications open — September
- 2Deadline — 31 October
- 3National Offer Day — 1 March
- 4Accept & appeal deadline — March (varies by council)
- 5Term starts — September
Exact dates vary by local authority. Check your council's website for confirmed deadlines.
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