Sixth Forms by A Level Results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (2025)
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Listed with official data; 14 schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- Primary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Secondary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- State Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Academies & Free Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Primary Schools by KS2 Results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Largest Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- 120Royal Grammar SchoolNewcastle-upon-Tyne · Independent All-throughA level APS: 47.1 (A-)
- 224Dame Allan's SchoolsNewcastle-upon-Tyne · Independent All-throughA level APS: 43.8 (B+)
- 379Gosforth AcademyNewcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 38.9 (B)
- 475Whickham SchoolNewcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 35.9 (B-)
- 579St Mary's Catholic SchoolNewcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 35.4 (B-)
- 662Sacred Heart Catholic High SchoolNewcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 35.4 (B-)
- 754George Stephenson High SchoolNewcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority SecondaryA level APS: 33.3 (C+)
- 854St Cuthbert's High SchoolNewcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 33.3 (C+)
- 933Longbenton High SchoolNewcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority SecondaryA level APS: 31.8 (C+)
- 1030The Newcastle SchoolNewcastle-upon-Tyne · Independent All-throughA level APS: 31.3 (C)
- 1159Jesmond Park AcademyNewcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 31.2 (C)
- 1248Walbottle AcademyNewcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 30.5 (C)
- 1322Kenton SchoolNewcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 26.2 (C-)
- 1415Excelsior AcademyNewcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy All-throughA level APS: 15.7 (D-)
| # | School | Sector | A level APS | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Grammar School Newcastle-upon-Tyne · All-through · Ages 7–19 | Independent | 47.1 (A-) | 20.3 Lower 50% | 10.6 Attainment 8 | 1,332 |
| 2 | Dame Allan's Schools Newcastle-upon-Tyne · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 43.8 (B+) | 23.7 Lower 50% | 31.8 Attainment 8 | 1,240 |
| 3 | Gosforth Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Academy | 38.9 (B) | 78.9 Top 25% | 54.4 Attainment 8 | 1,925 |
| 4 | Whickham School Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 35.9 (B-) | 75.2 Top 25% | 53.0 Attainment 8 | 1,690 |
| 5 | St Mary's Catholic School Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 35.4 (B-) | 79.1 Top 25% | 58.9 Attainment 8 | 1,462 |
| 6 | Sacred Heart Catholic High School Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 35.4 (B-) | 61.9 Top 50% | 52.1 Attainment 8 | 1,424 |
| 7 | George Stephenson High School Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 33.3 (C+) | 53.6 Top 50% | 48.0 Attainment 8 | 1,233 |
| 8 | St Cuthbert's High School Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 33.3 (C+) | 53.8 Top 50% | 49.0 Attainment 8 | 1,224 |
| 9 | Longbenton High School Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 31.8 (C+) | 33.4 Lower 50% | 41.7 Attainment 8 | 995 |
| 10 | The Newcastle School Newcastle-upon-Tyne · All-through · Ages 2–18 | Independent | 31.3 (C) | 29.7 Lower 50% | 43.0 Attainment 8 | 298 |
| 11 | Jesmond Park Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 31.2 (C) | 58.7 Top 50% | 51.4 Attainment 8 | 2,092 |
| 12 | Walbottle Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 30.5 (C) | 48.2 Top 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 1,722 |
| 13 | Kenton School Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 26.2 (C-) | 21.8 Lower 50% | 38.7 Attainment 8 | 1,589 |
| 14 | Excelsior Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Academy | 15.7 (D-) | 14.6 Lower 50% | 33.4 Attainment 8 | 1,339 |
Royal Grammar School in Newcastle-upon-Tyne leads the 2025 list of sixth forms by a level results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with A level APS 47.1 (A-). Of the 14 schools shown, 9 are academy, 3 are independent, 2 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider North East sixth forms by a level results league table, every school on the Newcastle-upon-Tyne 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 Newcastle-upon-Tyne?
Royal Grammar School in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East ranks first among sixth forms by a level results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with A level APS 47.1 (A-) (Pupils on roll: 1,332).
How are sixth forms by a level results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne 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.