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  • Emmanuel College
  • Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
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  • Dryden School
  • Hill Top School
  • The Cedars Academy, Gateshead
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2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Gateshead Area

Find the perfect sixth form for your A-Level studies. Explore top sixth form schools across Gateshead. Filter by Ofsted rating, A-Level performance, Oxbridge success, and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Sixth Form Schools in Gateshead

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Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#1GATESHEAD
#511England

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
#528England

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
#3GATESHEAD
#2,148England

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
#4GATESHEAD
#2,367England

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
State · Special School
Unranked

Dryden School

Shotley Gardens, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5UR
Gateshead council
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
65 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
State · Special School
Unranked

Hill Top School

Wealcroft, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 8LT
Gateshead council
Ofsted Rating
Good
130 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
State · Special School
Unranked

The Cedars Academy, Gateshead

Ivy Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 6QD
Gateshead council
Ofsted Rating
Good
231 pupils
Mixed
3-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Special Classes
Details

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Gateshead

Interactive map showing sixth form schools in Gateshead. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Gateshead

Beacon Lough is a popular area within the Gateshead region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Gateshead and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

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

Dunston is a popular area within the Gateshead region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Gateshead and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Kingsmeadow Community SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Kingsmeadow Community School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Felling is a popular area within the Gateshead region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Gateshead and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AHill Top SchoolStateNot Applicable11-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Hill Top SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Lobley Hill is a popular area within the Gateshead region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Gateshead and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

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 area within the Gateshead region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Gateshead and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ADryden SchoolStateNot Applicable11-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
N/AThe Cedars Academy, GatesheadStateNot Applicable3-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Dryden SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
The Cedars Academy, GatesheadN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Saltwell is a popular area within the Gateshead region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Gateshead and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Grace CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Grace College#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

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