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OpenSecondaryURN 108639

George Stephenson High School

Foundation school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE12 6SA

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,233

Local authority

North Tyneside

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, 1,233 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 30.6%.

Open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
155
Secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
16
Academies among open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
48% (74)
Open schools in NE12
18
Secondary in NE12
2
Open schools in North Tyneside LA
87
Secondary in North Tyneside LA
12

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Newcastle-upon-TyneNear NE12

  • Longbenton High School

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE12 8ER · North Tyneside

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    1.0 miles away

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  • Gosforth Academy

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE3 2JH · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 13–18

    Status: Open

    2.6 miles away

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  • North Gosforth Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE13 6EJ · North Tyneside

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    2.7 miles away

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  • Jesmond Park Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE7 7DP · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    2.8 miles away

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Overview

School type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
108639

Location

Address
Southgate, Killingworth
Postcode
NE12 6SA
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
North Tyneside

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,233
Boys / girls
599 / 634
School capacity
1,227
Capacity fill
1,233 / 1,227 (100%)
Free school meals
30.6%
FSM pupils
344
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Supported by a trust

Contact

Telephone
01912161115
Website
http://www.gshs.org.uk/

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