Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Gateshead, NE9 6RZ · Gateshead · secondary school
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1st of 8 secondary schools in Gateshead we can score, 9 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.4/10 against 889 of them, against 8.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 61.2 · 83 | 30% | 2.49 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.71 · 91 | 25% | 2.28 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.3 · 83 | 10% | 0.83 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 53.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 stood at +0.71 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the John Paul II Award and Duke of Edinburgh programmes, play tennis, participate in musical productions, orchestras, and the 6th Form Fashion Show, and attend retreats and outdoor education trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,505 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,465. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the John Paul II Award and Duke of Edinburgh programmes integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Overview
Pupils receive an “exceptional quality of education” at this school, where they become “increasingly expert” in their subjects. The school fosters an “inclusive and welcoming environment” that promotes character development, resulting in pupils who are “reflective and responsible members of the school’s community.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious” and “bespoke,” tailored to pupil needs and enriched with opportunities for cultural awareness and career exploration.
- Staff are “experts in the subjects that they teach,” empowered by effective training to continually improve practice and refine individual subjects.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “thrive” due to clear oversight and staff who “skilfully adapt their teaching” to meet their needs.
- Sixth-form students show “impressive command” of subjects, progressing to “prestigious universities and other ambitious pathways.”
- Attendance is secured through a “well-considered approach,” with pupils attending more frequently than national peers.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.4 |
| 2024/25 | 53.2 |
| 2025/26 | 54.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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