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Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead

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Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead

Old Durham Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, NE9 6RZ

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,496
Ages
11-18
FSM
23.7%
Attainment 8
53.0
Ofsted
Outstanding
May 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
53.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
33.3%
Basics 9-5
55.0%

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
69.1%
EBacc APS
4.96
EBacc 9-5
41.0%
EBacc 9-4
53.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.23
A*-A Grades
23.1%
A*-B Grades
52.3%
AAB+ %
21.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

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About Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead

Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead is a secondary school in Gateshead, Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.0. The school has around 1,496 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 6RZ | More schools in Gateshead

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Jan 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead

What is Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead's Ofsted rating?
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead's latest exam results?
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead located?
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead is a secondary school in Gateshead, Gateshead (NE9 6RZ).
How many pupils attend Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead?
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead has around 1,496 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead with other schools?
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