Ponteland High School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Ponteland, NE20 9EG
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 21% in England
1 of 16 in Northumberland
Pupils
1,536
First preferences per place
1.16
2026/27
Absence
6.5%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 50.2 | 56.1 | 53.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52% | 62% | 56% | |
| Average English grade | 5.3 | 5.7 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.1 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 53% | 64% | 55% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.18 | 0.13 | — |
77% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Callerton Academy · 3.4 mi · Good
- Walbottle Academy · 3.6 mi · Good · Bottom 44% in England
- Studio West · 4.1 mi · Not judged · Bottom 1% in England
- Kenton School · 4.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 16% in England
- North Gosforth Academy · 4.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 28% in England
- Thorp Academy · 5.5 mi · No rating · Top 36% in England
The neighbourhood
Ponteland High School is in Ponteland (typical home £392,500, crime low).
What is Ponteland High School's Ofsted rating?
Ponteland High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Ponteland High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ponteland High School is in the top 21% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.