Best Secondary Schools in Newcastle 2026 — Rankings & Ofsted Ratings
Compare 19 secondary schools in Newcastle — Ofsted ratings, GCSE & Progress 8 results & admissions data.
Newcastle Secondary Schools at a Glance
19Secondary Schools in Newcastle
63%Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (19 inspected)
-0.40Average Progress 8 across 11 schools
10Oversubscribed — more applicants than places
Top 10 Secondary Schools in Newcastle
| School | Area | Ofsted | Progress 8 | 5+ GCSE % | EBacc % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Junior High Academy | Newcastle upon Tyne | Good | +0.64 | 82% | 78% |
| St Mary's Catholic School | Newcastle upon Tyne | Outstanding | +0.56 | 82% | 56% |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School | Newcastle upon Tyne | Outstanding | +0.54 | 81% | 54% |
| Jesmond Park Academy | Newcastle upon Tyne | Good | +0.29 | 75% | 62% |
| St Cuthbert's High School | Newcastle upon Tyne | Good | +0.00 | 66% | 61% |
| Walbottle Academy | Newcastle upon Tyne | Good | -0.69 | 60% | 37% |
| Kenton School | Newcastle upon Tyne | Requires Improvement | -0.85 | 49% | 22% |
| Walker Riverside Academy | Newcastle upon Tyne | Requires Improvement | -0.92 | 48% | 33% |
| Benfield School | Newcastle upon Tyne | Requires Improvement | -1.09 | 49% | 19% |
| North East Futures UTC | Newcastle upon Tyne | Good | -1.34 | 54% | 4% |
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