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Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,509

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Attainment 8

53.2

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Gateshead

#605 of 3,216 nationally

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Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead is a Academy converter secondary school in Gateshead, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead is an academy converter in Gateshead, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 1,496 pupils on roll, of whom 24% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.2, placing the school #1 in Gateshead and #605 of 3,216 nationally. 55.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 29.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 52.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 23.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.37 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

53.2

Grade 5+ E&M

55.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)29.3%

Entering EBacc69.10%

EBacc APS4.97

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.71

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68.70%

EBacc APS5.01

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.60

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc70%

EBacc APS5.21

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc67%

EBacc APS5.39

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS4.73

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc65%

EBacc APS4.99

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.37

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.9%

Achieving A*–A23.1%

Achieving A*–B52.3%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate96.9%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

108

Retention rate97.20%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate92.30%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

14 May 2024

Inspection Report

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20 October 2020

Inspection Report

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14 January 2014

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-05-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2014-01-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2008-11-05

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.1%(31 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,496 pupils. During this period, there were 41 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,496	41	2.7%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,505	52	3.5%	7.8%	4
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,513	31	2.0%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,530	19	1.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,541	62	4.0%	8.2%	5
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,503	35	2.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,509	19	1.3%	6.4%	3
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,513	43	2.8%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,499	37	2.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,515	21	1.4%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,526	14	0.9%	4.4%	3
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,524	15	1.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,523	10	0.7%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,532	20	1.3%	3.9%	3
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,494	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,494	14	0.9%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,499	19	1.3%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,437	10	0.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,445	20	1.4%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,453	20	1.4%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,367	13	1.0%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,377	21	1.5%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,400	22	1.6%	3.7%	4
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,342	24	1.8%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,355	17	1.3%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,364	8	0.6%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 34 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 28 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 13 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree65%

agree29%

disagree2%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree32%

agree47%

disagree16%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree44%

agree23%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes24%

no76%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree55%

agree29%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree76%

agree19%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree34%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree47%

agree43%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree38%

disagree5%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree47%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree44%

agree37%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes91%

no9%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Whickham School

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