Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 110 schools across Newcastle upon Tyne. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Newcastle upon Tyne has 110 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 103 with a published Ofsted inspection, 17 (17%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 89% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Archibald First School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Newcastle upon Tyne follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

110
Total schools
17
Outstanding (historic grade)
17%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
65.7%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Archibald First School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
2. Cragside Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
3. Throckley Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
4. West Jesmond Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
5. St Mary's Catholic School
Secondary
 Outstanding 83 View school
6. St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
7. Knop Law Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
8. Walbottle Village Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 79 View school
10. Benton Park Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 78 View school
11. Newburn Manor Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
12. St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Primary
 Good 74 View school
13. Gosforth East Middle School
Middle deemed secondary
 Good 74 View school
14. South Gosforth First School
Primary
 Good 72 View school
15. Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
Primary
 Good 72 View school
16. Milecastle Primary School
Primary
 Good 72 View school
17. Great Park Academy
Middle deemed secondary
 Good 71 View school
18. Brunton First School
Primary
 Good 71 View school
19. Byker Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 71 View school
20. St Charles' Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 71 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

Top primary & secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Split by phase and ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted labels are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025 (historic, not current). Closed schools are excluded.

Top primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

The leading 8 open primary schools by score.

  1. 1 Archibald First School Outstanding 89
  2. 2 Cragside Primary School Outstanding 87
  3. 3 Throckley Primary School Outstanding 85
  4. 4 West Jesmond Primary School Outstanding 84
  5. 5 St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Good 83
  6. 6 Knop Law Primary School Outstanding 82
  7. 7 Walbottle Village Primary School Good 80
  8. 8 Benton Park Primary School Outstanding 78

Top secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

The leading 8 open secondary schools by score.

  1. 1 St Mary's Catholic School Outstanding 83
  2. 2 Sacred Heart Catholic High School Outstanding 79
  3. 3 Gosforth East Middle School Good 74
  4. 4 Great Park Academy Good 71
  5. 5 Gosforth Central Middle School Good 70
  6. 6 St Cuthbert's High School Good 68
  7. 7 Gosforth Junior High Academy Good 67
  8. 8 Gosforth Academy Good 65

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne?
There are 110 open primary & secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne (closed schools are excluded). 17 of the 103 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary & secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Newcastle upon Tyne is Archibald First School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Newcastle upon Tyne?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Primary and secondary applications in Newcastle upon Tyne are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Newcastle upon Tyne council website for local forms and any in-year rules.
What is the top-ranked primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne?
On the Schools Near Me score, the highest-ranked open primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne is Archibald First School. The "Top primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne" list on this page shows the leading 8 primary schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade (pre-Nov-2025). Closed schools are never included.
What is the top-ranked secondary school in Newcastle upon Tyne?
On the Schools Near Me score, the highest-ranked open secondary school in Newcastle upon Tyne is St Mary's Catholic School. See the "Top secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne" list on this page for the leading 8 secondary schools, each with its score and last historic single-word Ofsted grade (from before Ofsted retired single-word grades on 10 November 2025).
Is Newcastle upon Tyne a good place to find a school?
Newcastle upon Tyne is one of England's largest urban authorities, with 110 open primary & secondary schools to choose from, 17 of them holding a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before those grades were retired on 10 November 2025). Because choice is wide, compare schools on the ranked tables above and open any school for catchment areas, results trends and more. See how we score schools: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score

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.