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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

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
May 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

53.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

53.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2356.246.4
2023/2454.446.4
2024/2553.046.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.600.00
2023/24+0.710.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

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

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 121 students entered

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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.
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