Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead vs Egglescliffe School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 49 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Gateshead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,505 students
Egglescliffe School
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,512 students
| Measure | Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead Gateshead, North East | Egglescliffe School Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #34 of 185 | #20 of 185 |
| National rank | #963 of 4,090 | #705 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,505 | 1,512 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,505 | 1,512 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 102.7% | 100.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.2 | 51.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.4% | 60.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.9% | 80.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.97 | 4.67 |
| A level points per entry | 35.2 | 34.9 |
| town | Gateshead | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.cardinalhume.com | www.egglescliffe.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Egglescliffe School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.4 vs 71.3).
- •Egglescliffe School is the larger school with 1,512 students compared with 1,505.
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 Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead better than Egglescliffe School?
On the Success Index (England), Egglescliffe School ranks higher (77.4 vs 71.3 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 Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead and Egglescliffe School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Gateshead and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead: 1,505. Egglescliffe School: 1,512. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead and Egglescliffe School rank in North East?
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead is 34th of 185 and Egglescliffe School is 20th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).