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Are all Newcastle upon Tyne Council Area neighbourhoods included?

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Why do results differ from Ofsted-only lists?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne Council Area

Schools across the Newcastle upon Tyne council area. Explore 21 secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne Council Area. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Royal Grammar School, Dame Allan's Schools, and St Mary's Catholic School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Newcastle upon Tyne Council Area

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

Newcastle upon Tyne Council Area52%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Newcastle upon Tyne Council Area41.3

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Newcastle upon Tyne Council Area28%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Newcastle upon Tyne Council Area3.6

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Newcastle upon Tyne Council Area6.8/10

England7.4/10

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