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George Stephenson High School
- Secondary
- North Tyneside NE12 6SA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils have achieved better examination results across various subjects since the previous inspection,
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils show positive attitudes to their learning and behave well during social times,
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge, particularly in modern languages, history, and geography,
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use assessment effectively to monitor pupils' progress,
Strengths and Challenges: Some subjects like mathematics need better curriculum planning, particularly for key stage 3,
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give their opinions using Ofsted Parent View and are involved in school improvement plans,
Communication: The school communicates effectively with parents about their child's progress and school events,
Parent Satisfaction: Parents share the view that the school has improved since the last inspection,
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils are confident that staff will sort out any issues that arise,
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have introduced a diverse curriculum and have plans for further improvements,
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff know how to handle safeguarding concerns effectively,
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There are strong procedures in place to keep pupils safe,
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils access a wide range of extracurricular activities benefiting their social and cultural development,
Managing and Supporting SEND: A range of well-planned literacy support is available for pupils with SEND, but broader professional development is needed,
Subjects Offered: Curriculum offers a broad range in key stages 3 and 4, including new additions like computer science,
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George Stephenson High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 1207 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 44% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
87.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | - | 7.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 44% | 34% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 7.10% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 25.16% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 38.53% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 19.84% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 7.53% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 11% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.29 | 2.4 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 86.69% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 215 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 78.31% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 39.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 26.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.06% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 12.13% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.56% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 28.05% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 41% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 18.95% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 10.74% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 14.16% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.44 | 2.5 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 91.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 202 | 113 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 87.5% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 39.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 26.75% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 21.25% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.19% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% 3 | 23.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 4 | 37.83% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 22.67% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 5 | 8.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 2 | 12.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.02 | 2.41 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 80.27% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 201 | 116 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 73.2% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 37.2% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 28% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.07% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 7.73% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.07% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.87% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 3 | 21.44% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 3 | 35.33% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 18.83% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 5 | 8.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 3 | 12.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.2 | 2.22 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 81.6% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 115 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 74.67% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 31.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 27.93% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.07% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.2% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 27.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 40.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 21.25% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 14% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 15.19% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 68.8% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 35.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 34% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 28.13% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 6% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.34 | 31.98 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.07 | 32.47 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.10% | 12.54% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 41 | 92 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 61.5% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 10.38% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 19.25% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 6.25% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.63 | 36.92 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.47 | 37.4 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.9% | 17.89% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 71 | 92 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 66.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 7.38% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 13.63% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.88% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.19 1 | 29.28 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.17 4 | 29.66 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.0% | 10.87% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 47 | 104 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 63.88% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 17% | 9.38% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 15.88% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 8.5% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.76 1 | 31.79 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.14 4 | 32.29 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.6% | 13.4% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 6 | 13.88% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 7.38% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 13.88% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 1.13% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.69 | 27.81 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.57 | 31.4 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.5% | 14.78% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 5 | 14.25% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7.38% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 15.75% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 3.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at George Stephenson High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1