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  • The Gateshead Cheder Primary School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Gateshead Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Gateshead. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Gateshead

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Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#1GATESHEAD
#579England

Emmanuel College

Consett Road, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, NE11 0AN
Gateshead council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,495 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2GATESHEAD
#766England

Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead

Old Durham Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, NE9 6RZ
Gateshead council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,530 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School253 offers / 758 applications
Subscription: 3.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4GATESHEAD
#2,840England

Kingsmeadow Community School

Market Lane, Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9NX
Gateshead council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
970 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School173 offers / 300 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5GATESHEAD
#3,097England

Grace College

Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, NE9 6LE
Gateshead council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,190 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School218 offers / 505 applications
Subscription: 2.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary
#3GATESHEAD
#1,671England

Ateres Girls High School

Willow Grove, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 9PQ
Gateshead council
GCSE
285 pupils
Girls
11-16 years
None
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#6GATESHEAD
#3,316England

Heworth Grange School

High Lanes, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0PT
Gateshead council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,041 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School197 offers / 246 applications
Subscription: 1.3xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
Independent · Secondary
#7GATESHEAD
#3,919England

Gateshead Jewish Boarding School

10 Rydal Street, Gateshead, NE8 1HG
Gateshead council
GCSE
132 pupils
Boys
10-16 years
None
No special features
Details
Independent · All-through
#8GATESHEAD
#4,068England

The Gateshead Cheder Primary School

Bede House, Sunderland Road, Gateshead, NE8 3HY
Gateshead council
GCSE
424 pupils
Boys
3-16 years
None
Nursery
Details
State · Secondary
Unranked

XP Gateshead

Swards Road, Gateshead, NE10 9UZ
Gateshead council
Ofsted Rating
Good
150 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School49 offers / 278 applications
Subscription: 5.7xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Gateshead

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Neighbourhoods in Gateshead

Beacon Lough is a popular residential pocket within the Gateshead area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Gateshead and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Cardinal Hume Catholic School, GatesheadStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding

Bensham is a popular residential pocket within the Gateshead area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Gateshead and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Gateshead Jewish Boarding SchoolIndependentSecondary10-16 yearsBoysNoneInformation not available
#8The Gateshead Cheder Primary SchoolIndependentAll-through3-16 yearsBoysNoneInformation not available
Gateshead Jewish Boarding School#7
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 10-16 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
The Gateshead Cheder Primary School#8
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-16 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Dunston is a popular residential pocket within the Gateshead area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Gateshead and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Kingsmeadow Community SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Kingsmeadow Community School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Felling is a popular residential pocket within the Gateshead area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Gateshead and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Ateres Girls High SchoolIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsNoneInformation not available
#6Heworth Grange SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Ateres Girls High School#3
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Heworth Grange School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Lobley Hill is a popular residential pocket within the Gateshead area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Gateshead and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Emmanuel CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Emmanuel College#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Low Fell is a popular residential pocket within the Gateshead area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Gateshead and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AXP GatesheadStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
XP GatesheadN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Saltwell is a popular residential pocket within the Gateshead area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Gateshead and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Grace CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Grace College#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

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