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George Stephenson High School
Southgate, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 6SA, North Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.4 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,160
Capacity
1,227
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 38% of schools across the UK, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance. While 64% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 42% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating room for improvement. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 63% recommending the school, and about 60% of students progress to university, including 24% to top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 27 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.0 | Top 38% UK |
| 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%. | 64% | Bottom 45% UK |
| 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%. | 42% | Bottom 45% UK |
| 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%. | 21% | Bottom 34% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 15% | Bottom 34% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 60% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 24% | Above avg |
Based on 50 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (86 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
85%
Progress is communicated
74%
My child is happy
72%
School has high expectations
72%
My child feels safe
70%
School keeps me informed
66%
My child makes good progress
66%
I'd recommend this school
63%
Behaviour is good
62%
School supports development
59%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Chinese1.4%
White Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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55.03318, -1.56716 · NE12 6SA
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108639
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.gshs.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is George Stephenson High School rated by Ofsted?
George Stephenson High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 November 2019.
Is George Stephenson High School a good school?
George Stephenson High School scores 31.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about George Stephenson High School?
Based on 86 Ofsted Parent View responses, George Stephenson High School receives a satisfaction score of 65% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at George Stephenson High School in GCSEs?
George Stephenson High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.0. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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