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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Gateshead Area

Schools in the Gateshead built-up area. Gateshead secondary schools offer a mix of independent and state options across this Tyneside town. Emmanuel College leads among state secondary schools, while Ateres Girls High School and Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead are top-ranked independent options for families considering private education. With an average Attainment 8 score of 39, slightly below England's 39, and secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 6.8/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). The area's 9 secondary schools serve communities across Gateshead, from the town centre to surrounding neighbourhoods. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

All schools in Gateshead

Key Performance Metrics for Gateshead

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Gateshead40%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Gateshead38.9

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Gateshead37%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Gateshead3.3

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Gateshead6.8/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Gateshead

40%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Gateshead

38.9vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Gateshead

37%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Gateshead

3.3vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Gateshead

6.8/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Gateshead

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