Top 4 boys' schools in North East (2025)
Single-sex boys' schools. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 4 schools shown.
- 171St Aidan's Catholic AcademySunderland · Academy Secondary51.2 Attainment 8 · 1,057 students
- 254St Cuthbert's High SchoolNewcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy Secondary49.0 Attainment 8 · 1,224 students
- 38Gateshead Jewish Boarding SchoolGateshead · Independent All-through14.6 Attainment 8 · 152 students
- 43The Gateshead Cheder Primary SchoolGateshead · Independent All-through8.2 Attainment 8 · 475 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Aidan's Catholic Academy Sunderland · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 71.1 Top 25% | 51.2 Attainment 8 | 1,057 |
| 2 | St Cuthbert's High School Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 53.8 Top 50% | 49.0 Attainment 8 | 1,224 |
| 3 | Gateshead Jewish Boarding School Gateshead · All-through · Ages 10–16 | Independent | 7.6 Lower 50% | 14.6 Attainment 8 | 152 |
| 4 | The Gateshead Cheder Primary School Gateshead · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Independent | 3.2 Lower 50% | 8.2 Attainment 8 | 475 |
St Aidan's Catholic Academy in Sunderland leads the 2025 list of boys' schools in North East with a Success Index (England) of 71.1. Of the 4 schools shown, 2 are academy, 2 are independent.
Scores are percentiles within school type, so a primary school and a secondary school with the same score sit at the same point in their own distributions. Use the rankings to build a shortlist, then visit the schools and ask how they support students at your child's level.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best boys school in North East?
St Aidan's Catholic Academy in Sunderland ranks first among boys' schools in North East with a Success Index (England) of 71.1 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,057).
How are boys' schools in North East 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.