Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation vs Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in North East, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
Quarryheads Lane · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
661 students
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
Jesmond · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
660 students
| Measure | Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation Quarryheads Lane, North East | Newcastle High School for Girls GDST Jesmond, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #163 of 185 | #106 of 185 |
| National rank | #3655 of 4,090 | #2383 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 661 | 660 |
| Pupils on roll | 661 | 660 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 78% | 60% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.6 | 44.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.47 | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| town | Quarryheads Lane | Jesmond |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.dcsf.org.uk | www.newcastlehigh.gdst.net |
The verdict
- •Newcastle High School for Girls GDST scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.4 vs 18.4).
- •Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is the larger school with 661 students compared with 660.
- •Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is co-educational and Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is girls.
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 Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation better than Newcastle High School for Girls GDST?
On the Success Index (England), Newcastle High School for Girls GDST ranks higher (41.4 vs 18.4 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 Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation and Newcastle High School for Girls GDST?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Quarryheads Lane and Jesmond in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation: 661. Newcastle High School for Girls GDST: 660. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation and Newcastle High School for Girls GDST rank in North East?
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is 163rd of 185 and Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is 106th of 185 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).