Best Secondary Schools in Gateshead 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 9 schools across Gateshead. Updated with 2025–26 data.

9
Total schools
2
Outstanding
22%
Outstanding rate
65.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
36.8
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Secondary
 Outstanding 73 View school
🥈 St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Secondary
 Outstanding 71 View school
🥉 Whickham School
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
4. Thorp Academy
Secondary
 Good 47 View school
5. Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 47 View school
6. Kingsmeadow Community School
Secondary
 Good 42 View school
7. Grace College
Secondary
 Inadequate 26 View school
8. Heworth Grange School
Secondary
 Inadequate 22 View school
9. XP Gateshead
Secondary
 — 16 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Gateshead?
There are 9 secondary schools in Gateshead, of which 2 (22%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Gateshead?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Gateshead is Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Gateshead?
Primary and secondary school applications in Gateshead are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Gateshead council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Gateshead?
22% of secondary schools in Gateshead are rated Outstanding and 33% are rated Good. 83.7% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.