Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
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Attainment 8 of 53.2 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 53.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 72%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.71
- Confidence interval:
- [0.53, 0.89]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 249 | 53.2 | — | 71.5% | 69.1% | 5.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 246 | 54.4 | +0.71 | 80.5% | 68.7% | 5.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 240 | 56.2 | +0.60 | 82.0% | 70.0% | 5.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 257 | 58.9 | +0.37 | 81.0% | 67.0% | 5.4 |
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School information
| URN | 137852 |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher B Robson |
| Trust | BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | NE9 6RZ |
| Latest pupils | 249 |
| FSM eligible | 23.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Old Durham Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6RZ
www.cardinalhume.com1914877638| DfE number | 4605 |
| UKPRN | 10036181 |
| Opened | 1 Feb 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 4 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 8 Jul 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 14 May 2024 |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2024 |