Ponteland High School
URN: 122358 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE20 9EY
Overview
- Name
- Ponteland High School
- URN
- 122358
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kieran McGrane (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Callerton Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE20 9EY
Summary
Ponteland High School is a mixed community secondary school located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, with a current enrolment of 1,055 students and a capacity of 1,600. The school prioritises the well-being and academic success of its students, fostering a safe and supportive environment. The ethos of the school centres on improving teaching and learning to achieve exceptional educational outcomes.
The curriculum at Ponteland High School is designed to be engaging and challenging. Key Stage 3 focuses on providing a stimulating learning experience, while Key Stage 4 offers a predominantly academic curriculum with GCSE courses. Additionally, vocational courses and the Prince's Trust programme are available for selected students. The school also boasts a vibrant sixth form, providing a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities.
Ponteland High School values strong partnerships with parents and carers, recognising their crucial role in supporting student success. The school actively encourages communication and collaboration with families to ensure a fulfilling secondary education for all students.
The curriculum at Ponteland High School is designed to be engaging and challenging. Key Stage 3 focuses on providing a stimulating learning experience, while Key Stage 4 offers a predominantly academic curriculum with GCSE courses. Additionally, vocational courses and the Prince's Trust programme are available for selected students. The school also boasts a vibrant sixth form, providing a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities.
Ponteland High School values strong partnerships with parents and carers, recognising their crucial role in supporting student success. The school actively encourages communication and collaboration with families to ensure a fulfilling secondary education for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's Catholic School (78.0)
- Sacred Heart Catholic High School (71.8)
- Whickham School (71.0)
- Gosforth Academy (70.4)
- Gosforth High School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1600
- Pupils
- 1055
- Boys
- 524
- Girls
- 531
- FSM %
- 5.80
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2019-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1055 | 524 | 531 | 1600 | 5.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1055 | 524 | 531 | 1600 | 5.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1055 | 524 | 531 | 1600 | 5.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1055 | 524 | 531 | 1600 | 5.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1055 | 524 | 531 | 1600 | 5.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1055 | 524 | 531 | 1600 | 5.80 |
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