Best Secondary Schools in North Tyneside 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 10 schools across North Tyneside. Updated with 2025–26 data.

North Tyneside has 10 open secondary schools. Of the 10 with a published Ofsted inspection, 1 (10%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 80% 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, Whitley Bay High 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 North Tyneside 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.

10
Total schools
1
Outstanding (historic grade)
10%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
63.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
36.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Whitley Bay High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 78 View school
🥈 Marden High School
Secondary
 Good 71 View school
🥉 St Thomas More Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
4. George Stephenson High School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
5. Burnside College
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
6. Norham High School
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
7. Longbenton High School
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
8. John Spence Community High School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 44 View school
9. North Gosforth Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 41 View school
10. Monkseaton High School
Secondary
 Good 39 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.

Related lists for North Tyneside

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in North Tyneside?
There are 10 open secondary schools in North Tyneside (closed schools are excluded). 1 of the 10 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 secondary schools in North Tyneside?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in North Tyneside is Whitley Bay High School. The full ranked table above lists the top 10 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 North Tyneside?
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 North Tyneside?
Primary and secondary applications in North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.