George Stephenson High School
Foundation school · Sixth form
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 6SA
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 49% in England
5 of 11 in North Tyneside
Pupils
1,233
First preferences per place
0.77
2026/27
Absence
9.1%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.3 | 42.8 | 48.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44% | 31% | 42% | |
| Average English grade | 5.3 | 4.6 | 5.1 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 52% | 34% | 54% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.05 | -0.34 | — |
64% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Longbenton High School · 1.0 mi · Good · Bottom 25% in England
- St Mary's Catholic School · 2.1 mi · Outstanding · Top 12% in England
- Gosforth Academy · 2.5 mi · Good · Top 14% in England
- Jesmond Park Academy · 2.8 mi · Good · Top 31% in England
- North Gosforth Academy · 2.7 mi · Not judged · Bottom 28% in England
- Benfield School · 3.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 4% in England
The neighbourhood
George Stephenson High School is in Killingworth East (typical home £224,750, crime average).
What is George Stephenson High School's Ofsted rating?
George Stephenson High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does George Stephenson High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, George Stephenson High School is in the bottom 49% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.