Sir Charles Parsons School
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Foundation special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Address | Westbourne Avenue, NE6 4ED |
| School Website | www.scp.newcastle.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1912952280 |
| URN | 131987 |
School Census
| Total | 205 |
| Girls/Boys | 71/134 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 34.6%/65.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 23.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 134 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 1.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/03/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 18/03/2015 | Outstanding |
| 10/06/2010 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 18/03/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 10/06/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 85% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 40% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 95% |
| no | 5% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 67.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 7.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 6.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 69.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 7.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker
(0.27 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Westbourne Avenue, , NE6 4HQ
Walker Riverside Academy
(0.29 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Waverdale Avenue, , NE6 4AW
Tyneview Primary School
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Winslow Place, Walker, NE6 3QP