The most recently published data from the Department for Education shows for the 2024 cohort of GCSE students, 42.2% of Newcastle pupils achieved a Grade 5 or above (traditional high grade C) in English and maths which is below the national average of 45.9%.
Four of the city’s secondary schools had a higher percentage of children attain a grade 5 or above in English and maths than the national average, whilst eight schools were below the national average.
Check out the following results to see how your son or daughter’s school performed.

1. GCSE English and maths grades
See how your son or daughter's school performed. | National World

2. Gosforth Academy
Gosforth Academy saw 67.3% of pupils attain a grade 5 or above in English and maths which is above the Local Authority average of 42.2% and the national average of 45.9%. | Google

3. St Mary's Catholic School
St Mary’s is a Catholic Gosforth Academy saw 63.1% of pupils attain a grade 5 or above in English and maths which is above the Local Authority average of 42.2% and the national average of 45.9%. | Google

4. Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Sacred Heart Catholic High School saw 59.9% of pupils attain a grade 5 or above in English and maths which is above the Local Authority average of 42.2% and the national average of 45.9%. | Google
