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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.

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Ateres Girls High School
Felling
The Gateshead Cheder Primary School
Bensham
Emmanuel College
Lobley Hill
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Beacon Lough
Gateshead Jewish Boarding School
Bensham
Kingsmeadow Community School
Dunston
Grace College
Saltwell
Heworth Grange School
Felling