A-level 2024/25
#1,634 of 2,536
Worse than 64% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 108544.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 35.6 | 43.8 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 61.4% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 45.2% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 14% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 56% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 43 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 31.33, worse than England, worse than Newcastle upon Tyne | 33.48 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 31.85, worse than England, similar to Newcastle upon Tyne | 33.46 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or better | 11.1%, worse than England, similar to Newcastle upon Tyne | 12% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.02, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 28 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Dist- | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 298 |
| Girls | 0 |
| Boys | 298 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 29 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 1 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 85.7% |
| Higher education | 51.4% |
| Employment | 25.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 5.7% |
| Further education | 2.9% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Archibald First School | Foundation school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 29 Apr 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Middle deemed secondary | Gosforth Junior High Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Westfield School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Middle deemed secondary | Gosforth Central Middle School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jun 2015. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Charles' Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Feb 2012. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Gosforth Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Jun 2022. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | South Gosforth First School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Feb 2012. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Grange First School | Foundation school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Archbishop Runcie CofE First School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Wyndham Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Oct 2014. |
The Newcastle School ranks 1,634 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 64% of schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at The Newcastle School was C, and 11.1% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
The Newcastle School has 298 pupils aged 2 to 18.
Yes, The Newcastle School teaches students up to age 18.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.