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Ponteland High School
The Crescent, Callerton Lane, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9EG, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.4 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,543
Capacity
1,600
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 20% nationally. Approximately 77% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 75% progress to university, with 37% attending top-third institutions. While the EBacc entry rate stands at 54%, parents may want to consider this alongside the overall positive environment indicated by a LocaleIQ score better than 69% of schools.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2023Quality 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. | 53.0 | Top 20% 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%. | 77% | Top 21% 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%. | 56% | 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%. | 54% | Top 19% 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%. | 41% | Top 19% 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%. | 75% | 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%. | 37% | Top 20% |
Based on 155 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.9%
Asian Indian2.6%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Mixed Other1.6%
White Other1.5%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Other0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black African0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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55.04316, -1.74320 · NE20 9EG
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN145783
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteponthigh.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ponteland High School rated by Ofsted?
Ponteland High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2023.
Is Ponteland High School a good school?
Ponteland High School scores 69.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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 Ponteland High School in GCSEs?
Ponteland High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.0. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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