The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.0
9.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
13.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
54%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.13
Band 2Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 255 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 142 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,543
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 12.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- PELE TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stefan McElwee (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
The Crescent, Callerton Lane, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9EG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Ponteland High School a selective school?
No. Ponteland High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ponteland High School's Ofsted rating?
Ponteland High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ponteland High School?
Ponteland High School currently has 1,543 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ponteland High School take?
Ponteland High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ponteland High School?
Ponteland High School is in Ponteland, NE20 9EG, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ponteland High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ponteland High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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