The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.2
9.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
69%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.37
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 240 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,496
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr B Robson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Old Durham Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6RZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLarkspur Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Furrowfield School
Special school · 381m away
Windy Nook Primary School
Primary · 860m away
St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton
Primary · 872m away
Fell Dyke Community Primary School
Primary · 954m away
Glynwood Community Primary School
Primary · 966m away
Hill Top School
Special school · 1.1km away
XP Gateshead
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead a selective school?
No. Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead's Ofsted rating?
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead?
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead currently has 1,496 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead take?
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead?
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead is in Gateshead, NE9 6RZ, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead have a sixth form?
Yes, Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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