Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 112 schools across Newcastle upon Tyne. Updated with 2025–26 data.

112

Total schools

Outstanding

15%

Outstanding rate

65.7%

Avg KS2 SATs

37.9

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Newcastle Preparatory School Not applicable	—	95	View school
🥈	Hadrian School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Sir Charles Parsons School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Newcastle Bridges School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	St Mary's Catholic School Secondary	Outstanding	84	View school
6.	Newburn Manor Primary School Primary	Good	83	View school
7.	St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton Primary	Outstanding	83	View school
8.	Great Park Academy Middle deemed secondary	Good	82	View school
9.	St Charles' Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
10.	Ashfield Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
11.	Newburn Manor Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
12.	Dinnington First School Primary	Good	80	View school
13.	South Gosforth First School Primary	Good	80	View school
14.	Regent Farm First School Primary	Good	80	View school
15.	Havannah First School Primary	Good	80	View school
16.	Grange First School Primary	Good	80	View school
17.	Gosforth East Middle School Middle deemed secondary	Good	80	View school
18.	Northern Counties School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
19.	Brunton First School Primary	Good	80	View school
20.	Thomas Bewick School Not applicable	Good	80	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne?

There are 112 primary & secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, of which 17 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Newcastle upon Tyne is Newcastle Preparatory School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Primary and secondary school applications in Newcastle upon Tyne are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Newcastle upon Tyne council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Newcastle upon Tyne?

15% of primary & secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne are rated Outstanding and 70% are rated Good. 80.4% 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.