George Stephenson High School vs Longbenton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 1.7 km 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
Longbenton High School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
995 students
| Measure | George Stephenson High School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Longbenton High School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #76 of 185 | #123 of 185 |
| National rank | #1800 of 4,090 | #2774 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,233 | 995 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,233 | 995 |
| Free school meals | 30.6% | 32.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.0 | 41.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | 28.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.7% | 58.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.14 | 3.63 |
| A level points per entry | 33.3 | 31.8 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.gshs.org.uk/ | longbenton.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •George Stephenson High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.6 vs 33.4).
- •George Stephenson High School is the larger school with 1,233 students compared with 995.
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 Longbenton High School?
On the Success Index (England), George Stephenson High School ranks higher (53.6 vs 33.4 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 George Stephenson High School and Longbenton High School?
About 1.7 km 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. Longbenton High School: 995. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do George Stephenson High School and Longbenton High School rank in North East?
George Stephenson High School is 76th of 185 and Longbenton High School is 123rd of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).