The Best Schools In Heads Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Heads. These top schools near Heads 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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Queen Elizabeth High School

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Our number one ranked school in Heads based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Queen Elizabeth High School.

Pupils

1287

Ages

13 - 18

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St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon

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St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon is ranked second in Heads based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils

1449

Ages

11 - 18

Gender

Mixed

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Whickham School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Heads based on our authoritative ranking is Whickham School.

Pupils

1673

Ages

11 - 18

Gender

Mixed

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Thorp Academy

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The school ranked at number four in our Heads league table is Thorp Academy based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils

1460

Ages

11 - 18

Gender

Mixed

Type

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St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester

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Our number five ranked school in Heads based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College.

Pupils

1315

Ages

11 - 18

Gender

Mixed

Type

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Top 5 best performing schools in Heads and their catchment areas in Heads ranked by School Guide in 2025

Queen Elizabeth High School
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Whickham School
Thorp Academy
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College

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The Best Schools In Heads Rated & Reviewed

Queen Elizabeth High School

St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon

Whickham School

Thorp Academy

St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester

Top 5 best performing schools in Heads and their catchment areas in Heads ranked by School Guide in 2025

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