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.

Newcastle upon Tyne has 112 primary & secondary schools, of which 17 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 75 rated Good — 82% of primary & secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Newcastle Preparatory School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Newcastle upon Tyne follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

112
Total schools
17
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 67% 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.