How many pupils does George Stephenson High School have?

George Stephenson High School has 1,160 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is George Stephenson High School's Ofsted rating?

George Stephenson High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 November 2019).

How does George Stephenson High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at George Stephenson High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.7 in 2025/26.

Where is George Stephenson High School?

George Stephenson High School is located at Southgate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, NE12 6SA.

George Stephenson High School

Southgate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, NE12 6SA

Good

Inspected 27 November 2019

Good

Ofsted

49.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,160

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About George Stephenson High School

George Stephenson High School is a foundation school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,160 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 November 2019) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.7 (2025/26). 28.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: North Tyneside →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,160 / 1,227 (95%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 27 November 2019

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

28.7%

Free school meals

4.2%

EAL

2.2%

SEN support

7.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

49.7

Attainment 8

214 pupils

45.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

63.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

33 students

6.1%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

60%

To higher education

24%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

97%

Sustained destination

85%

Stayed in education

11%

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.1%

Overall absence

26.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

69.8

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

16.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

11.71

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24

£49,663

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 12% on leadership pay

↑ +£379 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,474

Spend per pupil

£7,478

Income per pupil

59%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Southgate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, NE12 6SA
Phone: 01912161115
Headteacher: Peter Douthwaite
Website: http://www.gshs.org.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is George Stephenson High School?: George Stephenson High School is a foundation school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does George Stephenson High School have?: George Stephenson High School has 1,160 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is George Stephenson High School's Ofsted rating?: George Stephenson High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 November 2019).
How does George Stephenson High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at George Stephenson High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.7 in 2025/26.
Where is George Stephenson High School?: George Stephenson High School is located at Southgate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, NE12 6SA.

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