George Stephenson High School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Southgate Killingworth Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE12 6SA |
| Phone | 01912161115 |
| Reference Number | 108639 |
George Stephenson High School has demonstrated significant improvement since its previous inspection, which rated it as requiring improvement. The school now achieves a good overall effectiveness rating, showcasing a well-planned curriculum that meets the diverse needs of its pupils from key stage 3 through to the sixth form. Pupils exhibit positive attitudes, strong behaviour, and benefitting from supportive relationships with teachers. There is a commendable array of extracurricular activities that contributes to their personal development, enhancing their educational experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1160 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.59%
Girls: 52.41% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 102 | 118 | 220 |
| 8 | 102 | 117 | 219 |
| 9 | 110 | 103 | 213 |
| 10 | 106 | 119 | 225 |
| 11 | 102 | 93 | 195 |
| 12 | 15 | 23 | 38 |
| 13 | 15 | 35 | 50 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.6% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Nov 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 27 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 19 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations set by staff for pupils and themselves.
- Good relationships between teachers and pupils.
- Broad and well-planned curriculum in key stage 3.
- Diverse curriculum options available in the sixth form.
- Effective use of assessment to monitor pupil progress.
- Improvements in attendance, now at the national average.
- Strong leadership that is reflective and proactive in addressing needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent planning and depth of curriculum in English and mathematics.
- Insufficient opportunities for pupils to think deeply about concepts.
- Need for broader professional development for staff supporting pupils with SEND.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 48 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 63.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 33.25 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 35.05 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 6.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 80 | 22 |
| Third Preference | 69 | 21 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
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Grasmere Academy
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