Northern Counties School
PrimaryNurserySixth Form
Northern Counties School
Ages3 – 19
89 pupils
Good· Apr 2024
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Details
Type
Special School
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Head Teacher
Mr Martin Lonergan
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Website
ncs.percyhedley.org.uk
Reference Number
108551
Additional Provisions
Nursery ProvisionSixth Form
Special Educational Needs Support
Hearing ImpairmentSpeech, Language & CommunicationAutistic Spectrum DisorderMulti-Sensory ImpairmentModerate Learning DifficultyProfound & Multiple Learning Difficulty
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils87 (73% of capacity)
Age Range3 – 19
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls71% / 29%
Free School Meals43.7%
English as Additional Language4.6%
SEN Support0.0%
SEN with EHCP100.0%
Overall Attendance87.1%
Persistent Absence36.5%
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
Year 13
Year 37
Year 45
Year 54
Year 68
Year 74
Year 89
Year 95
Year 107
Year 119
Year 1214
Year 135
Pupil Ethnicities
White British79.3%
Mixed Other3.4%
Asian Other3.4%
White Other2.3%
White & Asian2.3%
Indian2.3%
African2.3%
White & Black Caribbean1.1%
Pakistani1.1%
Bangladeshi1.1%
Unclassified1.1%
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
10 inspections on record
Current Rating
Good· Apr 2024
- 2024Good
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good AI-Generated Insights
SEND2- Curriculum designed to meet pupils' complex needs.
- Adapted curriculum for pupils who are deaf or blind.
Curriculum2- Curriculum tailored to pupils' SEND needs.
- Links to local area and British heritage included.
Leadership11- Leaders have raised expectations for pupils.
- Leaders need to ensure consistent teaching quality.
Safeguarding2- Pupils feel safe and happy in school.
- Pupils know how to stay safe online.
Pupil Progress2- Pupils receive support for academic progress.
- Specialised phonics programme for all pupils.
Teaching Quality11- Some teachers do not present information clearly.
- Most staff use questioning effectively.
Personal Development2- Theatre visits and workshops develop confidence.
- Activities promote diversity and inclusion.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Pupils behave exceptionally well.
- Most pupils attend very well.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2023
- 2022Inadequate
- 2017Good
- 2013Outstanding
- 2010Good
- 2006Good
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
GCSE Results
No GCSE results available for this year.
About This Data
- •Schools are ranked by their Attainment 8 score, which shows overall exam results. This data comes from the Department for Education performance tables.
- •Exam results and progress scores tell you different things. Imagine two children climbing a mountain: one starts at the bottom and climbs halfway up, while another starts a third of the way up and climbs another third. The second child climbed less distance but finished higher up. Exam results show where pupils finished (like height on the mountain), while progress scores show how far they've come since primary school (like distance climbed). Progress scores help you understand how much a school has helped pupils improve, regardless of where they started.
Contact Information
Address
Tankerville TerraceJesmond
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE2 3BB
Phone
01912815821Website
ncs.percyhedley.org.ukOther primary schools nearby
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