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  • Newcastle School for Boys
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  • Sacred Heart Catholic High School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Newcastle Area

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

Top Secondary Schools in Newcastle

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Independent · All-through
#1NEWCASTLE
#66England

Royal Grammar School, Newcastle

Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4DX
Newcastle City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,323 pupils
Mixed
7-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#4NEWCASTLE
#350England

Newcastle High School for Girls GDST

Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3BA
Newcastle City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
677 pupils
Girls
3-18 years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
Independent · All-through
#2NEWCASTLE
#295England

Dame Allan's Schools

Fowberry Crescent, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9YJ
Newcastle City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,267 pupils
Mixed
3-18+ years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
Independent · All-through
#3NEWCASTLE
#316England

Newcastle-under-Lyme School

Mount Pleasant, Newcastle, ST5 1DB
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
888 pupils
Mixed
2-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7NEWCASTLE
#832England

St Mary's Catholic School, Newcastle upon Tyne

Benton Park Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7PE
Newcastle City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,442 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School225 offers / 995 applications
Subscription: 4.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#6NEWCASTLE
#821England

Newcastle School for Boys

30 West Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4ES
Newcastle City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
387 pupils
Boys
2-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5NEWCASTLE
#599England

Gosforth Academy

Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2JH
Newcastle City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,923 pupils
Mixed
13-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#8NEWCASTLE
#865England

Sacred Heart Catholic High School

Fenham Hall Drive, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9YH
Newcastle City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,387 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School253 offers / 610 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#9NEWCASTLE
#887England

Ponteland High School

The Crescent, Callerton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 9EG
Northumberland council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,548 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School241 offers / 508 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Newcastle

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Neighbourhoods in Newcastle

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#18St John Fisher Catholic CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicRequires Improvement
St John Fisher Catholic College#18
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7St Mary's Catholic School, Newcastle upon TyneStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
St Mary's Catholic School, Newcastle upon Tyne#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#29Bahr AcademyIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsIslamInformation not available
Bahr Academy#29
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Islam
Ofsted: Information not available

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13St Cuthbert's High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysCatholicGood
St Cuthbert's High School#13
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15Chesterton Community Sports CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Chesterton Community Sports College#15
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#25North East Futures UTCStateSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
N/ACallerton AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
North East Futures UTC#25
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Callerton AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Clayton Hall AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Clayton Hall Academy#14
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Dame Allan's SchoolsIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
#8Sacred Heart Catholic High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsCatholicOutstanding
Dame Allan's Schools#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Sacred Heart Catholic High School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Newcastle School for BoysIndependentAll-through2-18 yearsBoysNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#5Gosforth AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1613-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#12Westfield School, Newcastle upon TyneIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
N/AGosforth Junior High AcademyStateAll-through9-13 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AGreat Park AcademyStateAll-through9-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Newcastle School for Boys#6
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Gosforth Academy#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 13-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Westfield School, Newcastle upon Tyne#12
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Gosforth Junior High AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 9-13 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Great Park AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 9-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Royal Grammar School, NewcastleIndependentAll-through7-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#4Newcastle High School for Girls GDSTIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsGirlsChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
#11Jesmond Park AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Royal Grammar School, Newcastle#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 7-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST#4
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Jesmond Park Academy#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#23Kenton SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Kenton School#23
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#19George Stephenson High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
George Stephenson High School#19
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Longbenton High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AHopespring NewcastleIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Longbenton High School#16
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Hopespring NewcastleN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#21The Orme AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Orme Academy#21
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Newcastle-under-Lyme SchoolIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Newcastle-under-Lyme School#3
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Ponteland High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Ponteland High School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#20North Gosforth AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
North Gosforth Academy#20
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#26Excelsior AcademyStateAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Excelsior Academy#26
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17Walbottle AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Walbottle Academy#17
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#22Walker Riverside AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Walker Riverside Academy#22
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#24Benfield SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Benfield School#24
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#28Studio WestStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Studio West#28
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#27Newcastle AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Newcastle Academy#27
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Whickham SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Whickham School#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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