Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
569 registered schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East. 64% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then check a specific postcode for catchment distance.
569
Schools total
479 primary · 69 secondary
64%
Good or Outstanding
367 of 569
111
Rated Outstanding
256
Rated Good
Best primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne
479 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfields First School | NE61 2LZ | Outstanding |
| Allendale Primary School | NE47 9PS | Outstanding |
| Amberley Primary School | NE12 6SQ | Outstanding |
| Bailey Green Primary School | NE12 6QL | Outstanding |
| Beaufront First School | NE46 4LY | Outstanding |
| Bede Community Primary School | NE10 0DJ | Outstanding |
| Beech Hill Primary School | NE5 2LW | Outstanding |
| Belsay Primary School | NE20 0ET | Outstanding |
| Benton Dene Primary School | NE12 8FD | Outstanding |
| Bournmoor Primary School | DH4 6HF | Outstanding |
| Bridgewater Primary School | NE15 6NL | Outstanding |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School | NE8 1XS | Outstanding |
| Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School | NE44 6DR | Outstanding |
| Broomley First School | NE43 7NN | Outstanding |
| Byker Primary School | NE6 2AT | Outstanding |
| Cambo First School | NE61 4BE | Outstanding |
| Carr Hill Community Primary School | NE9 5NB | Outstanding |
| Cassop Primary School | DH6 4RA | Outstanding |
| Clover Hill Community Primary School | NE16 5SJ | Outstanding |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | NE8 4QL | Outstanding |
| Coxhoe Primary School | DH6 4EJ | Outstanding |
| Darras Hall Primary School | NE20 9DS | Outstanding |
| East Boldon Infants' School | NE36 0SW | Outstanding |
| Edmondsley Primary Academy | DH7 6DU | Outstanding |
| Ellington Primary School | NE61 5HL | Outstanding |
Best secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne
69 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead | NE9 6RZ | Outstanding |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School | DH1 4SU | Outstanding |
| Gosforth Academy | NE3 2JH | Outstanding |
| Monkseaton High School | NE25 9EQ | Outstanding |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School | NE4 9YH | Outstanding |
| St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester | DH7 0RD | Outstanding |
| St Mary's Catholic School | NE7 7PE | Outstanding |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon | NE21 4BQ | Outstanding |
| St Wilfrid's RC College | NE34 0QA | Outstanding |
| The King Edward VI School | NE61 1DN | Outstanding |
| Whitley Bay High School | NE25 9AS | Outstanding |
| Boldon School | NE35 9DZ | Good |
| Framwellgate School Durham | DH1 5BQ | Good |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School | NE31 2QU | Good |
| Jarrow School | NE32 5PR | Good |
| John Spence Community High School | NE29 9PU | Good |
| Kingsmeadow Community School | NE11 9NX | Good |
| Mortimer Community College | NE33 4UG | Good |
| Oxclose Community Academy | NE38 0LN | Good |
| Park View School | DH3 3QA | Good |
| Ponteland High School | NE20 9EG | Good |
| Queen Elizabeth High School | NE46 3JB | Good |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington | NE38 8AF | Good |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School | NE29 8LF | Good |
| Studio West | NE5 2SZ | Good |
Check schools near a specific Newcastle upon Tyne address
Ofsted ratings tell you which schools are strong, but admission depends on distance. A PostcodeCheck area report lists every school near your exact postcode with its rating, type, and distance, plus crime, flood, broadband, and house-price data.
Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne: FAQ
How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne?
There are 569 registered schools in Newcastle upon Tyne on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data — 479 primary, 69 secondary, and the remainder all-through, special, or 16+ providers. Of these, 64% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Newcastle upon Tyne?
111 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Newcastle upon Tyne, and 256 more are rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so proximity (your postcode's distance to the school) usually determines whether you can get a place.
How do I check school catchment for a Newcastle upon Tyne postcode?
Catchment depends on the exact address. Enter any Newcastle upon Tyne postcode into PostcodeCheck and the area report lists every school near that postcode, its Ofsted rating, type, and distance — the data admissions teams use to decide places.
Does living near a good school in Newcastle upon Tyne affect house prices?
Yes. Homes inside the effective catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically command a 5-15% premium. The effect is strongest for primary schools, where catchment areas are smaller and admissions are tightly distance-based.