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Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Old Durham Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6RZ, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.0 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,496
Capacity
1,465
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong LocaleIQ score, this secondary school demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly in GCSE results where it ranks in the top 19% nationally for Attainment 8. The school boasts a commendable 76% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths and a significant 74% progression to university, with 34% attending top-third institutions. While overall performance is impressive, potential parents may want to consider the 55% achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths as an area for improvement.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 53.2 | Top 19% 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%. | 76% | Top 24% 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%. | 55% | Top 25% 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%. | 69% | Top 9% 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%. | 54% | Top 9% 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%. | 74% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 34% | Top 20% |
Based on 112 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.3%
White Other7.0%
Black African4.1%
Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.2%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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54.93509, -1.57366 · NE9 6RZ
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN137852
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cardinalhume.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead rated by Ofsted?
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2024.
Is Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead a good school?
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead scores 87.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% 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 Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead in GCSEs?
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.2. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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