North Tyneside secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 15 schools in North Tyneside, North East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- 186Kings Priory SchoolNorth Shields · Academy All-through57.1 Attainment 8 · 1,549 students
- 284Whitley Bay High SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Secondary54.2 Attainment 8 · 1,797 students
- 382Valley Gardens Middle SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Secondary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 768 students
- 482Marden High SchoolNorth Shields · Local authority Secondary55.1 Attainment 8 · 1,014 students
- 572Marden Bridge Middle SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Secondary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 577 students
- 663Wellfield Middle SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Secondary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 345 students
- 761St Thomas More Catholic High SchoolNorth Shields · Academy Secondary49.6 Attainment 8 · 1,660 students
- 854George Stephenson High SchoolNewcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority Secondary48.0 Attainment 8 · 1,233 students
- 942Burnside CollegeWallsend · Local authority Secondary44.2 Attainment 8 · 995 students
- 1040North Gosforth AcademyNewcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy Secondary43.9 Attainment 8 · 576 students
- 1133Longbenton High SchoolNewcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority Secondary41.7 Attainment 8 · 995 students
- 1233Monkseaton High SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Secondary41.0 Attainment 8 · 155 students
- 1325Norham High SchoolNorth Shields · Local authority Secondary42.7 Attainment 8 · 498 students
- 1424John Spence Community High SchoolNorth Shields · Academy Secondary41.0 Attainment 8 · 872 students
- 1519Monkseaton Coastal SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Secondary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kings Priory School North Shields · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Academy | 85.7 Top 10% | 57.1 Attainment 8 | 1,549 |
| 2 | Whitley Bay High School Whitley Bay · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Local authority | 83.7 Top 25% | 54.2 Attainment 8 | 1,797 |
| 3 | Valley Gardens Middle School Whitley Bay · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Local authority | 82.3 Top 25% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 768 |
| 4 | Marden High School North Shields · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 82.2 Top 25% | 55.1 Attainment 8 | 1,014 |
| 5 | Marden Bridge Middle School Whitley Bay · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Local authority | 72.3 Top 25% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 577 |
| 6 | Wellfield Middle School Whitley Bay · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Local authority | 62.6 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 345 |
| 7 | St Thomas More Catholic High School North Shields · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 61.1 Top 50% | 49.6 Attainment 8 | 1,660 |
| 8 | George Stephenson High School Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 53.6 Top 50% | 48.0 Attainment 8 | 1,233 |
| 9 | Burnside College Wallsend · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 42.0 Lower 50% | 44.2 Attainment 8 | 995 |
| 10 | North Gosforth Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 40.1 Lower 50% | 43.9 Attainment 8 | 576 |
| 11 | Longbenton High School Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 33.4 Lower 50% | 41.7 Attainment 8 | 995 |
| 12 | Monkseaton High School Whitley Bay · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Local authority | 32.5 Lower 50% | 41.0 Attainment 8 | 155 |
| 13 | Norham High School North Shields · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 24.6 Lower 50% | 42.7 Attainment 8 | 498 |
| 14 | John Spence Community High School North Shields · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 24.2 Lower 50% | 41.0 Attainment 8 | 872 |
| 15 | Monkseaton Coastal School Whitley Bay · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Local authority | 18.6 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
Kings Priory School in North Shields leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in North Tyneside with a Success Index (England) of 85.7. Of the 15 schools shown, 11 are local authority, 4 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider North East secondary schools league table, every school on the North Tyneside page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in North Tyneside?
Kings Priory School in North Shields, North East ranks first among secondary schools in North Tyneside with a Success Index (England) of 85.7 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,549).
How are secondary schools in North Tyneside ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
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.