2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Gateshead Area

Gateshead sixth form schools offer 7 options for students pursuing A-Level qualifications, with 86% of providers rated Good or Outstanding. Emmanuel College leads the area, while Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead and Kingsmeadow Community School are among the highest-performing state sixth forms. Students achieve 20% A*/A grades at A-Level, slightly below the England average of 24%, though 47% achieve A*/A/B grades, matching the national figure of 47%. Families across Gateshead, including Low Fell, Whickham, and Felling, benefit from a mix of independent and comprehensive sixth form provision with strong academic pathways. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

Key Performance Metrics for Gateshead

% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level

Gateshead20%

vs

England24%

% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level

Gateshead47%

vs

England47%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Gateshead#1613

vs

England#1183

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Gateshead86%

vs

England90%

% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level

Gateshead

20%vsEngland

24%

% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level

Gateshead

47%vsEngland

47%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Gateshead

#1613vsEngland

#1183

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Gateshead

86%vsEngland

90%

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Gateshead

Explore schools on an interactive map. Click markers to view detailed information, A-Level performance, and Oxbridge success rates.

Neighbourhoods in Gateshead

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#2	Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	Catholic	Outstanding

Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#2

Gender: Mixed

Religious: Catholic

Ofsted: Outstanding

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#3	Kingsmeadow Community School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

Kingsmeadow Community School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#3

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	Hill Top School	State	Not Applicable	11-18+ years	Mixed	None	Good

Hill Top School

State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years

N/A

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#1	Emmanuel College	Independent	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Outstanding

Emmanuel College

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#1

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	The Cedars Academy, Gateshead	State	Not Applicable	3-18+ years	Mixed	None	Good
N/A	Dryden School	State	Not Applicable	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Outstanding

The Cedars Academy, Gateshead

State • Not Applicable • 3-18+ years

N/A

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

State • Not Applicable • 11-18 years

N/A

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#4	Grace College	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Requires Improvement

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#4

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Requires Improvement

FAQs

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