Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Old Durham Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, NE9 6RZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead is a secondary school in Gateshead for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 92 schools in Gateshead. It ranks 2nd of 5 secondary schools in Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 May 2024, report published 8 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 May 2024
Pupils receive an exceptional quality of education at this school. Over time, pupils become increasingly expert in the subjects that they study. Beyond academic learning, the school's work to develop pupils' character is exemplary. Pupils become increasingly reflective and responsible members of the school's community as a result of this highly effective work. Staff and pupils have created an inclusive and welcoming environment. In line with the school's Catholic ethos, differences in society are promoted and celebrated. Pupils are encouraged to become the best version of themselves. This drive for self- improvement is captured in one of the school's mantras: 'aspire not to have more but to be more'. Pupils take up this challenge and use the array of opportunities provided by the school to realise it. Pupils are polite and thoughtful in their interactions with one another. They make informed choices to behave well because they know that this benefits all members of the school. When needed, the school takes intelligent and effective action to support pupils who struggle to regulate their behaviour. Many of these pupils say proudly that this has helped them to improve their behaviour.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
249 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
101 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,505 pupils on roll, with places for 1,465
Schools near Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| XP Gateshead | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Ateres Girls High School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 52.7 |
| Heworth Grange School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 36.4 |
| Grace College | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Attainment 8: 42.9 |
| The Gateshead Cheder Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 8.2 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr B Robson
- Phone
- 01914877638
- Address
- Old Durham Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, NE9 6RZ
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- URN
- 137852
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.