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 secondary schools, of which 1 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 7 rated Good — 80% of secondary schools in North Tyneside are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Whitley Bay High School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in North Tyneside 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.

10
Total schools
1
Outstanding
10%
Outstanding rate
63.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
36.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted 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
 Inadequate 41 View school
10. Monkseaton High School
Secondary
 Good 39 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in North Tyneside?
There are 10 secondary schools in North Tyneside, of which 1 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in North Tyneside?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in North Tyneside is Whitley Bay High School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in North Tyneside?
Primary and secondary school applications in North Tyneside are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the North Tyneside council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in North Tyneside?
10% of secondary schools in North Tyneside are rated Outstanding and 70% are rated Good. 85.2% 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.