George Stephenson High School vs Grasmere Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 630 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Stephenson High School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,233 students
Grasmere Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
86 students
| Measure | George Stephenson High School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Grasmere Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #76 of 185 | #799 of 811 |
| National rank | #1800 of 4,090 | #15547 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,233 | 86 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,233 | 86 |
| Free school meals | 30.6% | 54.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 59.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.14 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.3 | – |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.gshs.org.uk/ | www.grasmereacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •George Stephenson High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.6 vs 6.1).
- •George Stephenson High School is the larger school with 1,233 students compared with 86.
- •George Stephenson High School is a local authority school while Grasmere Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 George Stephenson High School better than Grasmere Academy?
On the Success Index (England), George Stephenson High School ranks higher (53.6 vs 6.1 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 George Stephenson High School and Grasmere Academy?
About 630 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
George Stephenson High School: 1,233. Grasmere Academy: 86. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do George Stephenson High School and Grasmere Academy rank in North East?
George Stephenson High School is 76th of 185 and Grasmere Academy is 799th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).