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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Gateshead Area

Gateshead secondary schools offer a mix of independent and state options across this Tyneside town. Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead leads among state secondary schools, while Emmanuel College and Kingsmeadow Community School 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 7.2/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). The area's 8 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)
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
7.2/10vsEngland
7.4/10

Top schools in Gateshead

Showing 1-8 of 8 schools

  1. Ateres Girls High School

    Felling

  2. The Gateshead Cheder Primary School

    Bensham

  3. Emmanuel College

    Lobley Hill

  4. Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead

    Beacon Lough

  5. Gateshead Jewish Boarding School

    Bensham

  6. Kingsmeadow Community School

    Dunston

  7. Grace College

    Saltwell

  8. Heworth Grange School

    Felling