George Stephenson High School
George Stephenson High School is a secondary located in North Tyneside, NE12 6SA. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,207 pupils on roll.
George Stephenson High School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a foundation school. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Foundation school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: North Tyneside
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1227
Number of Pupils: 1207
Number of Boys: 592
Number of Girls: 615
Special Classes Code: 1
Percentage on Free School Meals: 25.0
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-02
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2019-12-19
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Douthwaite
Phone: 01912161115
Website: http://www.gshs.org.uk/
Location: Southgate, Killingworth
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about George Stephenson High School
What is the Ofsted rating of George Stephenson High School?
George Stephenson High School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does George Stephenson High School admit?
George Stephenson High School admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is George Stephenson High School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
George Stephenson High School is a mixed school.
What type of school is George Stephenson High School?
George Stephenson High School is a foundation school offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near George Stephenson High School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around George Stephenson High School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near George Stephenson High School?
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