Schools in Newcastle

Find schools in Newcastle with Ofsted ratings on our free interactive map. See distances from any address, filter by primary or secondary, and view exam results.

Choosing a School in Newcastle

Newcastle has no state grammar schools, with the Royal Grammar School being an independent option. Popular family areas include Jesmond and Gosforth in the north, both with excellent primary schools and good transport links to the city centre. Gosforth has a three-tier system with first, middle, and high schools. Newcastle's schools generally perform well, with several rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The city's compact size means most areas have good school access.

Primary Schools in Newcastle

Newcastle's best primaries are in Jesmond and Gosforth. The city uses a three-tier system in some areas. Examples of well-known primaries include:

  • West Jesmond Primary SchoolAges 4-11
  • Gosforth Park First SchoolAges 3-9
  • South Gosforth First SchoolAges 3-9
  • Archibald First SchoolAges 3-9
  • Dinnington First SchoolAges 3-9
  • Cragside Primary SchoolAges 3-11

Secondary Schools in Newcastle

Newcastle has no state grammar schools. Gosforth Academy and St Mary's Catholic School are popular choices. Examples include:

  • Gosforth AcademyAges 11-18
  • St Mary's Catholic SchoolAges 11-18

How Are Averages Calculated?

When viewing a school's performance data, you'll see comparisons like "+12% vs avg". These averages are calculated from all schools in our database, covering over 20,000 state-funded schools across England. For primary schools, we show KS2 SATs results (percentage meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths). For secondary schools, we show GCSE results (percentage achieving grade 5 or above in English and maths).

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