Jesmond Park Academy vs Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jesmond Park Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,092 students
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
Jesmond · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
660 students
| Measure | Jesmond Park Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Newcastle High School for Girls GDST Jesmond, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #60 of 185 | #106 of 185 |
| National rank | #1554 of 4,090 | #2383 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 2,092 | 660 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,092 | 660 |
| Free school meals | 39.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102% | 60% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.4 | 44.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.1% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.3% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.77 | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | 31.2 | 39.6 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Jesmond |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.jesmondparkacademy.org.uk | www.newcastlehigh.gdst.net |
The verdict
- •Jesmond Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.7 vs 41.4).
- •Jesmond Park Academy is the larger school with 2,092 students compared with 660.
- •Jesmond Park Academy is a academy school while Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Jesmond Park Academy 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 Jesmond Park Academy better than Newcastle High School for Girls GDST?
On the Success Index (England), Jesmond Park Academy ranks higher (58.7 vs 41.4 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 Jesmond Park Academy and Newcastle High School for Girls GDST?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Jesmond in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Jesmond Park Academy: 2,092. Newcastle High School for Girls GDST: 660. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jesmond Park Academy and Newcastle High School for Girls GDST rank in North East?
Jesmond Park Academy is 60th of 185 and Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is 106th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).