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George Stephenson High School

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George Stephenson High School

Southgate, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 6SA

Foundation school
Pupils
1,160
Ages
11-18
FSM
27.5%
Attainment 8
47.8
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.4%
Basics 9-5
42.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
20.7%
EBacc APS
4.14
EBacc 9-5
10.9%
EBacc 9-4
15.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.31
A*-A Grades
15.7%
A*-B Grades
48.0%
AAB+ %
6.1%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 60 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About George Stephenson High School

George Stephenson High School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.8. The school has around 1,160 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Southgate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 6SA | More schools in North Tyneside

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for George Stephenson High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Nov 2019 — Good
  3. Nov 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about George Stephenson High School

What is George Stephenson High School's Ofsted rating?
George Stephenson High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are George Stephenson High School's latest exam results?
George Stephenson High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is George Stephenson High School located?
George Stephenson High School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside (NE12 6SA).
How many pupils attend George Stephenson High School?
George Stephenson High School has around 1,160 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare George Stephenson High School with other schools?
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