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Newcastle sixth form schools offer diverse pathways to university and beyond, with 29 providers across the city. While Royal Grammar School, Newcastle and Newcastle High School for Girls GDST are top-ranked independent options, St Mary's Catholic School, Newcastle upon Tyne leads among state sixth forms with strong A-Level results. 22% of students achieve A*/A grades at A-Level, close to England's 24%, with 46% achieving A*/A/B grades compared to 47% nationally. 77% of sixth form providers are rated Good or Outstanding. Students across Newcastle benefit from a mix of school sixth forms, colleges, and independent institutions, each offering distinct academic pathways and university preparation support. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | St John Fisher Catholic College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | 4.9/10Developing |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St Mary's Catholic School, Newcastle upon Tyne | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | 10/10Elite |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | St Cuthbert's High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | Catholic | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Sir Charles Parsons School | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | North East Futures UTC | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 14-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 14-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Blackfriars Academy | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Dame Allan's Schools | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #7 | Sacred Heart Catholic High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | Catholic | 10/10Elite |
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Newcastle School for Boys | Independent | All-through | 2-18 years | Boys | None | 6.1/10Developing |
| #8 | Gosforth Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 13-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #19 | Westfield School, Newcastle upon Tyne | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Girls | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Newcastle Bridges School | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | 9.5/10Elite |
Independent • All-through • 2-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18 years
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Royal Grammar School, Newcastle | Independent | All-through | 7-18+ years | Mixed | None | - |
| #2 | Newcastle High School for Girls GDST | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Girls | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #12 | Jesmond Park Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Northern Counties School | State | Not Applicable | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
Independent • All-through • 7-18+ years
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Kenton School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 4.9/10Developing |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | George Stephenson High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Percy Hedley School | State | Not Applicable | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Longbenton High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 6.5/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Newcastle-under-Lyme School | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | 9.3/10Elite |
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Ponteland High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Excelsior Academy | State | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | 6.2/10Developing |
State • All-through • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Walbottle Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Walker Riverside Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 5.9/10Developing |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Studio West | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 4.5/10Developing |
| N/A | Thomas Bewick School | State | Not Applicable | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
State • Not Applicable • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Whickham School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
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