Ofsted school ratings in Newcastle upon Tyne
In Newcastle upon Tyne (North East), 31 of 34 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 91.2%. That is 4.0 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 91.2%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 3
- Good
- 28
- Requires improvement
- 3
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 34
- rank 55/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Newcastle upon Tyne (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 3 | 8.8% |
| Good | 28 | 82.4% |
| Requires improvement | 3 | 8.8% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Newcastle upon Tyne
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 2 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 95.0% |
| Secondary | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 88.9% |
| Special | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
More about Newcastle upon Tyne
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Wokingham91.7%
- Leeds91.5%
- West Berkshire91.3%
- Darlington90.9%
- Kensington and Chelsea90.9%
- Portsmouth90.9%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Newcastle upon Tyne are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 31 of 34 graded state-funded schools in Newcastle upon Tyne hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 91.2%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Newcastle upon Tyne have?
- Newcastle upon Tyne has 3 schools rated Outstanding and 28 rated Good, out of 34 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Newcastle upon Tyne?
- No state-funded school in Newcastle upon Tyne currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 3 schools are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne?
- By phase in Newcastle upon Tyne: 95.0% of 20 primary schools; 88.9% of 9 secondary schools; 66.7% of 3 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Newcastle upon Tyne compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Newcastle upon Tyne ranks 55 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 91.2% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.