Ponteland High School

Comprehensive

National rank

213

281

Rank last year

67.8%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

33.7%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Stefan McElwee

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

1,548

Head teacher

Stefan McElwee

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

1,548

Head teacher

Stefan McElwee

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

1,548

Progress 8

AVERAGE

Pupils on free school meals

11.9%

Progress 8

AVERAGE

Pupils on free school meals

11.9%

Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 160=

Grade

%

A*

10.7

A

27.3

B

29.8

A*/A

38

A*-B

67.8

GCSE 2024 rank: 286

Grade

%

A*/9/8

18.4

A/7

15.3

A*/A/9/8/7

33.7

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2023
Verdict *
Good
“Pupils understand that they are expected to give their best every day … Around the school, there is a warm and friendly atmosphere. Staff and pupils share strong, respectful relationships. High-quality pastoral and academic support are available to all. Pupils know there is someone they can speak to if something worries them. They feel safe in school and appreciate the excellent facilities available. As a result, many pupils participate widely in extracurricular activities. These include several musical groups, sports teams of all abilities and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme. Staff communicate regularly with parents to celebrate pupils’ successes.”
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*From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgment in inspections of state-funded schools. A consultation on the new report cards will take place in 2025.
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