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Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, NE2 3BA, Newcastle upon Tyne
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
657
Capacity
1,100
Ages
3–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
60%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a total of 657 pupils, this institution caters to girls aged 3-18 and has received a Good rating from Ofsted, indicating a solid standard of education. However, it's important to note that the published GCSE results show no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may raise concerns for parents prioritizing academic performance in these core subjects.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.3 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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54.98762, -1.60958 · NE2 3BA
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN108538
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.newcastlehigh.gdst.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Newcastle High School for Girls GDST rated by Ofsted?
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Newcastle High School for Girls GDST a good school?
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Newcastle High School for Girls GDST in GCSEs?
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.3. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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