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Ponteland High School

State school · Ponteland, NE20 9EY
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,548 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,548 ·
Local authority
Northumberland Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Stefan McElwee

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Darras Hall Primary School 22 %
Ponteland Primary School 21 %
Richard Coates Church of England Primary School 20 %
Ponteland Community Primary School 14 %
Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 8 %
OtherUnkn 5 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Belsay Primary School 4 %
Stamfordham Primary School 4 %
Whalton Church of England Aided Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
72%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
82%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
35.72
LA avg.
34.35
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
104
Number of teachers
15:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
2.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,548
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

The Crescent
Callerton Lane
Ponteland
Northumberland
NE20 9EY
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Telephone: 01661 824711

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://ponthigh.org.uk

Local authority: Northumberland Council

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School data & information Ponteland High School The Crescent, Callerton Lane, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9EY
1,548 Pupil numbers
11 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
15:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
104 Number of teachers
23 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
82%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
56.00
LA avg.
44.10
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.13 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 244 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 109 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 77 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 247 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 8
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 91 7
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 202 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 246 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 247 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 109 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 148 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 109 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 7
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
22%
LA avg.
21%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
35.72
LA avg.
34.35
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCE A level 11 B
Psychology GCE A level 30 B
Physics GCE A level 16 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 16 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 7 B
Mathematics GCE A level 32 A
History GCE A level 17 B
Geography GCE A level 19 B
French GCE A level 11 B
English Literature GCE A level 12 B
English Language GCE A level 21 B
Economics GCE A level 32 B
Chemistry GCE A level 23 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 40 B
Biology GCE A level 37 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 12 A
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 11 B
Mathematics GCE AS level 6 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Ponteland High School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
2.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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