Heworth Grange School
Gateshead, NE10 0PT · Gateshead · secondary school
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8th 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 — 2.4/10 against 224 of them, against 1.2/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 32.1 · 18 | 46% | 0.85 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.86 · 5 | 38% | 0.18 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.9 · 12 | 15% | 0.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Heworth Grange School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 26.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 36.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.86, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join singing lessons and participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Getting in
The published school roll is 910 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,361. 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
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Heworth Grange School
Overview
Heworth Grange School is described as a "welcoming school in which pupils are safe and feel valued," with staff providing "effective pastoral support." While personal development is rated Good, the report states that the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership "Requires improvement." Inspectors note that high absence rates and inconsistent teaching mean some pupils have "fundamental gaps in their knowledge," limiting their achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite, friendly and respectful," and the school "prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain."
- The school "identifies and meets the needs of pupils with SEND well," helping early readers become "confident and fluent."
- There is a "comprehensive personal development programme" including high-quality careers education and guidance.
- The trust provides "effective support," including additional leadership capacity and professional development for staff.
- Staff "enjoy working at the school," and the school prioritises "staff workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- Teachers must receive professional development to better adapt teaching, ensuring pupils "secure, deepen and extend" their learning.
- The school must sustain its rigorous approach to improving attendance, as levels of absence remain "high," particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
- Staff must improve the consistency of behaviour management and provide support to reduce disruption from a "significant minority of pupils."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 37.1 |
| 2024/25 | 36.4 |
| 2025/26 | 37.9 |
| 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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