The short version
Average GCSE results. 86% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.6 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.6
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
40%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.08
Band 3Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 188 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 736
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 18.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Annmarie Moore (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Moor Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5LJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighfield Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 421m away
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
Primary · 439m away
Prudhoe West Academy
Primary · 620m away
Prudhoe Castle First School
Primary · 1.1km away
Adderlane Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Ovingham Church of England First School
Primary · 1.8km away
Ovingham Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.9km away
Mickley First School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Prudhoe Community High School a selective school?
No. Prudhoe Community High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Prudhoe Community High School?
Prudhoe Community High School currently has 736 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Prudhoe Community High School take?
Prudhoe Community High School caters for pupils aged 13 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Prudhoe Community High School?
Prudhoe Community High School is in Prudhoe, NE42 5LJ, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Prudhoe Community High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Prudhoe Community High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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