GCSE 2025/26
#1,608 of 3,312
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#1,102 of 2,536
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Sept 2016
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 146926.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 46.1, similar to England, better than Northumberland | 42.8 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 65.4%, similar to England, better than Northumberland | 61% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 38.5%, worse than England, worse than Northumberland | 41.8% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 10.3%, worse than England, similar to Northumberland | 10.6% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 62.8%, similar to England, better than Northumberland | 56.3% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 156 | - | - |
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 | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 34.78, similar to England, similar to Northumberland | 34.22 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 36.67, similar to England, similar to Northumberland | 35.6 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | B- | - | - |
| AAB or better | 24%, better than England, better than Northumberland | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.08, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 108 | - | - |
| 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 | 680 |
| Girls | 348 |
| Boys | 332 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 16% |
| First language not English | 2.5% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 910 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 25.3% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 250 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 95 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 17 |
| Average class size | 18.4 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 14.5 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 10.2 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 46.82 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 11.33 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 34.2 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 46.6 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 39.4 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 2 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 5.2 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 9.5%, worse than England, worse than Northumberland | 8.5% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 25.7%, worse than England, worse than Northumberland | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 4.8%, worse than England, worse than Northumberland | 3.7% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 8.3% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 3.8% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.3% |
| Permanent exclusions | 2 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 93.8% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 86.5% |
| School sixth form | 57% |
| Further education | 29% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 3.6% |
| Employment | 2.6% |
| Sixth form college | 0.5% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 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. | 86% |
| Higher education | 55.8% |
| Employment | 18.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.5% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 10.5% |
| Further education | 1.2% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Middle deemed secondary | Highfield Middle School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jul 2018. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Prudhoe West Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Prudhoe Castle First School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Adderlane Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2019. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Ovingham Church of England First School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Oct 2023. | |
| 1.2 mi | Middle deemed secondary | Ovingham Middle School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Dec 2012. | |
| 1.5 mi | Primary | Mickley First School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Feb 2024. |
Prudhoe Community High School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 14 Sept 2016.
Prudhoe Community High School ranks 1,608 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (similar to most schools) and 1,102 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).
In 2025/26, 38.5% of pupils at Prudhoe Community High School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 46.1 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Prudhoe Community High School was C+, and 24% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
Prudhoe Community High School has 680 pupils aged 13 to 19.
Prudhoe Community High School had 910 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Prudhoe Community High School has a sixth form with 250 places in 2024/25.
At Prudhoe Community High School, the average class had 18.4 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 14.5 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Prudhoe Community High School missed 9.5% of sessions (England 8%), and 25.7% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
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.