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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Gateshead Council Area

Schools across the Gateshead council area. Explore 13 secondary schools in Gateshead Council Area. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Ateres Girls High School, Emmanuel College, and Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Gateshead Council Area

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

Gateshead Council Area40%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Gateshead Council Area42.5

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Gateshead Council Area39%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Gateshead Council Area3.7

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Gateshead Council Area6.9/10

England7.4/10

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

Gateshead Council Area

40%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Gateshead Council Area

42.5vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Gateshead Council Area

39%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Gateshead Council Area

3.7vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Gateshead Council Area

6.9/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Gateshead Council Area

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