Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead vs XP Gateshead
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 1.1 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
XP Gateshead
Felling · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
245 students
| Measure | Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead Gateshead, North East | XP Gateshead Felling, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #34 of 185 | #128 of 185 |
| National rank | #963 of 4,090 | #2842 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,505 | 245 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,505 | 245 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 35.1% |
| Capacity filled | 102.7% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.97 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.2 | – |
| town | Gateshead | Felling |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.cardinalhume.com | xpgateshead.org/ |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.3 vs 32.3).
- •Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead is the larger school with 1,505 students compared with 245.
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 XP Gateshead?
On the Success Index (England), Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead ranks higher (71.3 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 Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead and XP Gateshead?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gateshead and Felling in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead: 1,505. XP Gateshead: 245. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead and XP Gateshead rank in North East?
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead is 34th of 185 and XP Gateshead is 128th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).