Cardinal Hume Catholic School

Cardinal Hume Catholic School is a voluntary aided secondary school located in Gateshead, serving a mixed-gender student body with a capacity of 1,200. As part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, the school emphasizes a strong Catholic ethos, fostering an environment of faith, hard work, and kindness. The school is committed to the spiritual and moral development of its students, alongside academic achievement.

The curriculum at Cardinal Hume is diverse and ambitious, offering a range of academic and technical qualifications. The school encourages a significant percentage of students to pursue the English Baccalaureate, and many progress to prestigious universities, including those in the Russell Group. The school also hosts a Centre for Teaching and provides extensive extracurricular activities, including sports and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Cardinal Hume prides itself on its supportive pastoral system, which promotes high standards of behaviour and mutual respect. The school actively engages with the local community and maintains strong links with parishes, ensuring that students are well-rounded individuals prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.