Newcastle High School for Girls GDST vs Newcastle Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 512 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
Jesmond · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
660 students
Newcastle Preparatory School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
| Measure | Newcastle High School for Girls GDST Jesmond, North East | Newcastle Preparatory School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #106 of 185 | – |
| National rank | #2383 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 660 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 660 | 241 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 60% | 83.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.51 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.6 | – |
| town | Jesmond | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.newcastlehigh.gdst.net | www.newcastleprepschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is the larger school with 660 students compared with 241.
- •Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is girls and Newcastle Preparatory School is co-educational.
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 Newcastle High School for Girls GDST better than Newcastle Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Newcastle High School for Girls GDST and Newcastle Preparatory School?
About 512 m in a straight line, between Jesmond and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST: 660. Newcastle Preparatory School: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newcastle High School for Girls GDST and Newcastle Preparatory School rank in North East?
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is 106th of 185 and Newcastle Preparatory School is unranked among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).