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Newcastle High School for Girls
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Newcastle High School for Girls
- All-through
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3BA
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good academic progress with above-average results in GCSE and A-levels.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Good behaviour is promoted; pupils are responsible and law-abiding citizens.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Extra time is given for completing work. Few receive additional English lessons.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching enables good progress with effective behaviour management and suitable resources.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is prevented as far as practicable; safeguarding arrangements are robust.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Welfare is promoted with strategic risk assessment and adequate supervision.
Outdoor Facilities: School has suitable outdoor space for physical education and outdoor play.
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Newcastle High School for Girls is a All-through, Girls, Church of England school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 677 students from age 3-18 yr.
Tuition fee 拢1,770 to 拢5,017 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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The top school for females in the North East is Newcastle High School for Girls.
At NHSG, we encourage each girl to be who she is, to realise her potential, and to embrace life鈥攂oth inside and outside of the classroom鈥攚ith genuine delight and passion.
Every day at school, we expose our three-year-olds to the wonders of the world, pique the intellectual curiosity of our eleven-year-olds, and engage our sixth-graders in their studies to the fullest extent possible by stimulating and challenging them intellectually.
Our school was established with the express objective of creating opportunities for our girls to grow in courage and confidence while gaining information and adopting the skills that will prepare them effectively for life after school.
We are a member of a family that prioritises girls in all areas as one of the 25 schools that make up the Girls' Day School Trust.
Visit this website to learn more about our All-Girl strategy.
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At NHSG, we encourage each girl to be who she is, to realise her potential, and to embrace life鈥攂oth inside and outside of the classroom鈥攚ith genuine delight and passion.
Every day at school, we expose our three-year-olds to the wonders of the world, pique the intellectual curiosity of our eleven-year-olds, and engage our sixth-graders in their studies to the fullest extent possible by stimulating and challenging them intellectually.
Our school was established with the express objective of creating opportunities for our girls to grow in courage and confidence while gaining information and adopting the skills that will prepare them effectively for life after school.
We are a member of a family that prioritises girls in all areas as one of the 25 schools that make up the Girls' Day School Trust.
Visit this website to learn more about our All-Girl strategy.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | - | - | - |
| Age range | 3-18 | 2-16 | 2-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Boys |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 80% | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 24.50% | - | 16.70% |
| Day Fees | 拢1,770 to 拢5,017 | 拢548 to 拢4,800 | 拢473 to 拢5,782 |
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 | - | 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 | 65.0 | 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 | 80% | 22.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% | 33.28% | 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 | 24% | 20.52% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 8.28% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 11.28% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.55 | 2.52 | 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 | - | 84.63% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 163 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 77.81% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.31% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.13% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 19.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.13% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | - | 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 | 70.3 | 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 | 89% | 26.96% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 37.32% | 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 | 32% | 20.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 11% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 13.64% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.01 | 2.73 | 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 | - | 86.13% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 152 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.6% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.27% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 19.93% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.13% | 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 | - | 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 | 59.2 | 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 | 84% 10 | 26.71% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 94% | 38% | 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 | 0% | 15.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.86% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.87 | 2.56 | 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 | - | 75.46% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.23% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.77% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.46% | 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 | - | 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 | 59.3 | 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 | 74% | 24% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 94% | 35.53% | 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 | 0% | 17.95% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.37% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.97 | 2.77 | 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 | - | 75.08% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.33% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.33% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.92% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.08% | 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 | - | 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 | 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 | 0% | 19.17% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.33% | 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 | 0% | 17.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.5% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.56% | 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 | - | 68.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 56.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.27% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.27% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.36% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.91% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.18% | 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 | 40.29 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40 | 29.02 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 24.50% | 15.26% | 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 | - | 374 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 53.15% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.69% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 12.92% | 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 | 43.1 | 31.81 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.32 | 32.35 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 33.3% | 18.82% | 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 | - | 573 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 59.42% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.58% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 12.25% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 14.42% | 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 | 43.30 7 | 30.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.35 7 | 27.44 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.9% | 12.38% | 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 | - | 442 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 48.36% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9.73% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 14.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 15.64% | 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 | 36.38 3 | 30 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.52 4 | 28.67 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.6% | 15.59% | 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 | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 60% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9.44% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 15.78% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.22% | 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 | 39.81 | 29.28 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.94 | 31.38 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 32.4% | 15.69% | 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 | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 88.29% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.29% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 17.43% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.71% | 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 - 29th Aug 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 |
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