Cardinal Hume Catholic School

URN: 108412 • Gateshead NE9 6RZ

Overview

Name
Cardinal Hume Catholic School
URN
108412
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
N Hurn (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Old Durham Road, Gateshead NE9 6RZ

Summary

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.

Key details

LA
Gateshead
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1200
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2012-01-31
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1200
2024-09-11 1200
2023-09-11 1200
2022-09-11 1200
2021-09-11 1200
2020-09-11 1200

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