Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Gateshead. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,496 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/05/2024, Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.7), an average Attainment 8 score of 54.4 and 60% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Gateshead can view Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 14/05/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.9%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence16.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.3England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals24.4%England avg 28.6%
English not first language17.7%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 853.2
Progress 8+0.7
Grade 5+ English & maths55%
Grade 4+ English & maths76%
EBacc entry69%
EBacc average point score4.97
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 35.2
Value added-0.37Below average · 95% CI -0.5 to -0.2
