Ateres Girls High School vs XP Gateshead
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 685 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
XP Gateshead
Felling · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
245 students
| Measure | Ateres Girls High School Gateshead, North East | XP Gateshead Felling, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #10 of 185 | #128 of 185 |
| National rank | #483 of 4,090 | #2842 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 270 | 245 |
| Pupils on roll | 270 | 245 |
| Free school meals | – | 35.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 71.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 89.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.54 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Gateshead | Felling |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | – | xpgateshead.org/ |
The verdict
- •Ateres Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.6 vs 32.3).
- •Ateres Girls High School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 245.
- •Ateres Girls High School is a independent school while XP Gateshead is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Ateres Girls High School is girls and XP Gateshead 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 XP Gateshead?
On the Success Index (England), Ateres Girls High School ranks higher (83.6 vs 32.3 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 XP Gateshead?
About 685 m in a straight line, between Gateshead and Felling in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ateres Girls High School: 270. XP Gateshead: 245. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ateres Girls High School and XP Gateshead rank in North East?
Ateres Girls High School is 10th of 185 and XP Gateshead is 128th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).