Ofsted: Good

Emily Wilding Davison School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personDr Michael Hutchison

location_onNewcastle-upon-Tyne, NE20 9QB

language Visit Website phone 1912980838

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

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Attainment 8

1.7

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GCSE Rank

#21 in Northumberland

#4,485 of 4,663 nationally

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Emily Wilding Davison School is a Community special school school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Emily Wilding Davison School is a community special school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 109 pupils on roll, of whom 72% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.7, placing the school #21 in Northumberland and #4,485 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 7.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 70.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

1.7

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.09

2024

Progress 8 Score

-3.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.16

2023

Progress 8 Score

-2.95

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

3.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.33

2022

Progress 8 Score

-2.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

10.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS1.07

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-2.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

3.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.36

2018

Progress 8 Score

-2.79

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

3.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.36

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

41%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)41%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)27%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

27%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)23%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)73%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

55%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)36%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment18%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)45%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

58%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)37%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment21%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)42%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

57%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)57%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)43%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

02 July 2024

Inspection Report

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12 March 2024

Inspection Report

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08 November 2023

Inspection Report

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17 January 2023

Inspection Report

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30 January 2020

Inspection Report

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11 December 2018

Inspection Report

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25 March 2015

Inspection Report

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20 March 2014

Inspection Report

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27 September 2013

Inspection Report

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18 June 2013

Inspection Report

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26 March 2013

Inspection Report

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03 November 2010

Inspection Report

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05 July 2007

Inspection Report

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17 March 2003

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

6 Evaluations

2024-07-02

Schools into Special Measures Visit 3 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2023-01-17

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Inadequate

Leadership

Inadequate

2020-01-30

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-12-11

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-03-25

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-03-26

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

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Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

69.7%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

37.6%(41 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 109 pupils. During this period, there were 76 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 69.7%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	109	76	69.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	94	67	71.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	107	107	100.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	103	216	209.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	90	214	237.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	100	193	193.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	98	252	257.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	90	111	123.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	81	10	12.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	75	20	26.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	68	10	14.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	83	10	12.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	75	7	9.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	72	11	15.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	75	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	75	5	6.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	80	18	22.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	85	5	5.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	79	26	32.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	77	21	27.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	77	8	10.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	73	13	17.8%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	69	15	21.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	69	10	14.5%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	65	17	26.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	66	8	12.1%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 87 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 6 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 4 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

45.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

63.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree27%

agree36%

disagree9%

strongly disagree18%

don't know9%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree45%

agree18%

disagree9%

strongly disagree27%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree45%

agree9%

disagree27%

strongly disagree18%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes100%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree36%

agree18%

disagree18%

strongly disagree27%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree36%

agree27%

disagree18%

strongly disagree18%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree27%

agree18%

disagree27%

strongly disagree27%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree36%

disagree9%

strongly disagree18%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree18%

disagree9%

strongly disagree27%

don't know9%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree9%

agree36%

disagree9%

strongly disagree36%

don't know9%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree45%

disagree27%

strongly disagree27%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes45%

no55%

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover