How many pupils does Ponteland High School have?

Ponteland High School has 1,543 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ponteland High School's Ofsted rating?

Ponteland High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023).

How does Ponteland High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Ponteland High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.4 in 2025/26.

Is Ponteland High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ponteland High School is part of PELE TRUST.

Where is Ponteland High School?

Ponteland High School is located at The Crescent, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9EG.

Ponteland High School

The Crescent, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9EG

Good

Inspected 23 May 2023

Good

Ofsted

53.4

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,543

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Ponteland High School

Ponteland High School is an academy converter in Ponteland, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,543 pupils on roll. It is part of PELE TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.4 (2025/26). 10.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Northumberland →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,543 / 1,600 (96%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 May 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

10.7%

Free school meals

3.6%

EAL

2.5%

SEN support

8.9%

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)

53.4

Attainment 8

253 pupils

62.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

80.2%

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)

C+

A-level average grade

93 students

10.8%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

75%

To higher education

37%

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

95%

Sustained destination

85%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.5%

Overall absence

14.8%

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.

104.13

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +8.6 vs 2023/24

14.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

22.9

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.5 vs 2023/24

£50,088

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,334 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£7,361

Spend per pupil

£7,380

Income per pupil

63%

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: The Crescent, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9EG
Phone: 01661824711
Headteacher: Stefan McElwee
Website: http://ponthigh.org.uk/

Academy Trust

PELE TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ponteland High School?: Ponteland High School is an academy converter in Ponteland, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Ponteland High School have?: Ponteland High School has 1,543 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Ponteland High School's Ofsted rating?: Ponteland High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023).
How does Ponteland High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Ponteland High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.4 in 2025/26.
Is Ponteland High School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Ponteland High School is part of PELE TRUST.
Where is Ponteland High School?: Ponteland High School is located at The Crescent, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9EG.

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