Northern Counties School

A good non-maintained special school school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Northern Counties School.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE23BB Ofsted: Good Age 3-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
27 February 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Location & Contact

Address
Tankerville Terrace
Jesmond
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE23BB
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School Information

URN
108551
Type
Non-maintained special school
Phase
Special
Address
Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 3BB
Ofsted rating
Good
Age range
3-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
2 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
5
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
78 pupils
3-19

School Demographics

Total Pupils
78
Free School Meals
66.7% (52 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
96.2% (75 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.1%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
36.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days