Ateres Girls High School vs Heworth Grange School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 878 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ateres Girls High School
Gateshead · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
270 students
Heworth Grange School
Gateshead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
910 students
| Measure | Ateres Girls High School Gateshead, North East | Heworth Grange School Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #10 of 185 | #167 of 185 |
| National rank | #483 of 4,090 | #3793 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 270 | 910 |
| Pupils on roll | 270 | 910 |
| Free school meals | – | 56.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 66.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.7 | 36.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 71.2% | 26.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 89.8% | 42.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.54 | 2.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Gateshead | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | – | www.heworthgrange.org/ |
The verdict
- •Ateres Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.6 vs 15.4).
- •Heworth Grange School is the larger school with 910 students compared with 270.
- •Ateres Girls High School is a independent school while Heworth Grange School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Ateres Girls High School is girls and Heworth Grange School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ateres Girls High School better than Heworth Grange School?
On the Success Index (England), Ateres Girls High School ranks higher (83.6 vs 15.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ateres Girls High School and Heworth Grange School?
About 878 m in a straight line, between Gateshead and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ateres Girls High School: 270. Heworth Grange School: 910. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ateres Girls High School and Heworth Grange School rank in North East?
Ateres Girls High School is 10th of 185 and Heworth Grange School is 167th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).