Sixth Forms by A Level Results in Gateshead (2025)
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Listed with official data; 8 schools in Gateshead, North East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- 181Emmanuel CollegeGateshead · Independent SecondaryA level APS: 37.6 (B-)
- 275Whickham SchoolNewcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 35.9 (B-)
- 371Cardinal Hume Catholic School, GatesheadGateshead · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 35.2 (B-)
- 474St Thomas More Catholic School, BlaydonBlaydon-on-Tyne · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 34.8 (C+)
- 554Lord Lawson of Beamish AcademyChester le Street · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 34.0 (C+)
- 658Thorp AcademyRyton · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 31.3 (C)
- 735Grace CollegeGateshead · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 28.8 (C)
- 829Kingsmeadow Community SchoolGateshead · Local authority SecondaryA level APS: 26.6 (C-)
| # | School | Sector | A level APS | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emmanuel College Gateshead · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Independent | 37.6 (B-) | 80.5 Top 25% | 60.1 Attainment 8 | 1,564 |
| 2 | Whickham School Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 35.9 (B-) | 75.2 Top 25% | 53.0 Attainment 8 | 1,690 |
| 3 | Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead Gateshead · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 35.2 (B-) | 71.3 Top 25% | 53.2 Attainment 8 | 1,505 |
| 4 | St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon Blaydon-on-Tyne · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 34.8 (C+) | 74.1 Top 25% | 51.9 Attainment 8 | 1,401 |
| 5 | Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Chester le Street · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 34.0 (C+) | 54.3 Top 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 1,334 |
| 6 | Thorp Academy Ryton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 31.3 (C) | 57.9 Top 50% | 47.2 Attainment 8 | 1,442 |
| 7 | Grace College Gateshead · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 28.8 (C) | 34.9 Lower 50% | 42.9 Attainment 8 | 1,125 |
| 8 | Kingsmeadow Community School Gateshead · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 26.6 (C-) | 29.0 Lower 50% | 42.9 Attainment 8 | 868 |
Emmanuel College in Gateshead leads the 2025 list of sixth forms by a level results in Gateshead with A level APS 37.6 (B-). Of the 8 schools shown, 6 are academy, 1 are independent, 1 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider North East sixth forms by a level results league table, every school on the Gateshead page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best a levels school in Gateshead?
Emmanuel College in Gateshead, North East ranks first among sixth forms by a level results in Gateshead with A level APS 37.6 (B-) (Pupils on roll: 1,564).
How are sixth forms by a level results in Gateshead ranked?
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.