Ponteland High School
URN: 145783 • Ponteland NE20 9EG
Overview
- Name
- Ponteland High School
- URN
- 145783
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- PELE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 80.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stefan McElwee (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01661824711
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Crescent, Ponteland NE20 9EG
Summary
Ponteland High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Ponteland, Northumberland, with a current enrolment of 1,543 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 around improving teaching and learning to achieve high educational outcomes.
The curriculum at Ponteland High School is structured to provide an engaging experience, particularly during Key Stage 3, while offering a predominantly academic focus at Key Stage 4, where most subjects are taught as GCSE courses. Additionally, the school provides vocational options and alternative pathways, such as the Prince's Trust programme for select students. The sixth form is noted for its vibrant and successful offerings, combining academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities.
The school values strong partnerships with parents and carers, recognising their essential role in student success. Through various events and initiatives, Ponteland High School aims to create a collaborative community that supports students throughout their secondary education journey. For more information, visit their website at http://ponthigh.org.uk/.
The curriculum at Ponteland High School is structured to provide an engaging experience, particularly during Key Stage 3, while offering a predominantly academic focus at Key Stage 4, where most subjects are taught as GCSE courses. Additionally, the school provides vocational options and alternative pathways, such as the Prince's Trust programme for select students. The sixth form is noted for its vibrant and successful offerings, combining academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities.
The school values strong partnerships with parents and carers, recognising their essential role in student success. Through various events and initiatives, Ponteland High School aims to create a collaborative community that supports students throughout their secondary education journey. For more information, visit their website at http://ponthigh.org.uk/.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Pele Trust (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Ponteland High School Welcomes Prospective Families During Successful Open Week Events During the first week of October, Ponteland High School was delighted to welcome prospective Year 7 students and their... (calendar)
- Calendar and Term Dates 2025-26 (calendar)
- 01661 824711 (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The King Edward VI School (77.0)
- Astley Community High School (71.0)
- Ponteland High School (67.6)
- Queen Elizabeth High School (66.3)
- Prudhoe Community High School (65.2)
Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- PELE TRUST
- Capacity
- 1600
- Pupils
- 1543
- Boys
- 784
- Girls
- 759
- FSM %
- 12.10
- Open date
- 2019-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1543 | 784 | 759 | 1600 | 12.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1548 | 796 | 752 | 1600 | 11.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1578 | 781 | 797 | 1600 | 9.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1578 | 781 | 797 | 1600 | 9.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1580 | 774 | 806 | 1145 | 8.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1572 | 778 | 794 | 1145 | 7.40 |
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