The Best Schools In Guide Rated & Reviewed


School Guide has helped 15 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Guide. These top schools near Guide are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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1

Royal Grammar School

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Our number one ranked school in Guide based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Royal Grammar School.

Pupils
1346
Ages
7 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
2

Newcastle High School for Girls

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Newcastle High School for Girls is ranked second in Guide based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
850
Ages
3 - 18
Gender
Girls
Type
Other independent school
3

St Mary's Catholic School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Guide based on our authoritative ranking is St Mary's Catholic School.

Pupils
1434
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
4

Whitley Bay High School

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The school ranked at number four in our Guide league table is Whitley Bay High School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
1695
Ages
13 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Foundation school
5

The King Edward VI School

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Our number five ranked school in Guide based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is The King Edward VI School.

Pupils
1426
Ages
13 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter

Top 5 best performing schools in Guide and their catchment areas in Guide ranked by School Guide in 2022

  • Royal Grammar School
  • Newcastle High School for Girls
  • St Mary's Catholic School
  • Whitley Bay High School
  • The King Edward VI School

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