Ponteland High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Crescent Callerton Lane Ponteland Northumberland NE20 9EG |
| Phone | 01661824711 |
| Reference Number | 145783 |
Ponteland High School has demonstrated good overall effectiveness in its first inspection, with strong leadership driving high ambitions for student achievement. The school fosters a warm, safe environment where positive relationships among staff and pupils thrive, and a range of extracurricular activities enrich students' experiences. The curriculum is well structured, and teachers' high expectations support student learning remarkably well. However, the school faces challenges in areas like early reading support and the delivery of the PSHE curriculum, where inconsistencies have been noted, impacting some students' understanding of key topics.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1543 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.81%
Girls: 49.19% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 116 | 127 | 243 |
| 8 | 126 | 123 | 249 |
| 9 | 145 | 129 | 274 |
| 10 | 139 | 115 | 254 |
| 11 | 122 | 123 | 245 |
| 12 | 67 | 90 | 157 |
| 13 | 69 | 52 | 121 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.9% |
| Indian | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Mar 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as Ponteland High School | |
| 09 Mar 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Oct 2016 | Short inspection |
| 19 Oct 2016 | Short inspection |
| 21 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
| 30 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High-quality pastoral and academic support for all pupils.
- Strong and respectful relationships between staff and pupils.
- Good participation in extracurricular activities such as sports and music.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum that prepares pupils for future education.
- Effective assessment practices to identify and support pupils' learning needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Support for early-stage readers is underdeveloped.
- Inconsistent implementation of the PSHE curriculum affecting students' understanding.
- Some adjustments needed for pupils with SEND to learn as well as their peers.
- Limited career learning opportunities across the curriculum.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 53 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 75.1% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 33.58 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.55 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 10.8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 109 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 75 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 327 | 73 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
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| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Ponteland Community Primary School
Callerton Lane, Ponteland, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE20 9EY |
0.05 miles |
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Richard Coates Church of England Primary School
Thornhill Road, Ponteland, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE20 9QB |
0.7 miles |
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Ponteland Primary School
Callerton Lane, Ponteland, The Crescent, Callerton Lane, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9EG |
0.71 miles |
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Darras Hall Primary School
Middle Drive, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE20 9DS |
0.87 miles |
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Dinnington First School
Sycamore Avenue, Dinnington Village, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE13 7JY |
2.93 miles |
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Simonside Primary School
Bedeburn Road, Westerhope, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4LG |
3.09 miles |
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Throckley Primary School
Hexham Road, Throckley, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 9DY |
3.25 miles |
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Havannah First School
Primrose Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 9FR |
3.25 miles |
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Milecastle Primary School
Hillhead Parkway, Chapel House, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1LH |
3.33 miles |
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Westerhope Primary School
Hillhead Road, Westerhope, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1NE |
3.36 miles |
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Kingston Park Primary School
Cranleigh Avenue, Kingston Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2EL |
3.4 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
The Green, Walbottle Village, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8JL |
3.45 miles |
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Knop Law Primary School
Hillhead Parkway, Chapel House, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1DS |
3.46 miles |
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope
Bardon Close, Westerhope, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4BT |
3.47 miles |
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Walbottle Village Primary School
The Green, Walbottle Village, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8JL |
3.54 miles |
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Cheviot Primary School
Yetholm Place, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4EB |
3.56 miles |
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St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton
Hillhead Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1DN |
3.76 miles |
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Farne Primary School
Marsden Lane, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4AP |
3.77 miles |
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West Denton Primary School
Hillhead Road, West Denton, West Denton Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1DN |
3.83 miles |
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Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Trajan Walk, Heddon-on-the-Wall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, NE15 0BJ |
3.84 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Emily Wilding Davison School
Thornhill Road, Ponteland, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE20 9QB |
0.7 miles |
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Callerton Academy
Bedeburn Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 4JQ |
3.06 miles |
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Walbottle Academy
Hexham Road, Walbottle, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 9TP |
3.22 miles |
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Talbot House Children's Charity
Hexham Road, Walbottle, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8HW |
3.26 miles |
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Great Park Academy
Primrose Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 9FR |
3.64 miles |
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Studio West
West Denton Way, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2SZ |
3.82 miles |
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Thomas Bewick School
Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2LW |
3.89 miles |
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Kenton School
Drayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3RU |
4.36 miles |
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Brenkley School
3-5 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 6DS |
4.66 miles |