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Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeSpecial school, Community special school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
AddressThornhill Road, NE20 9QB
School Websitehttps://ewd.northumberland.sch.uk/
Telephone1912980838
URN132771

School Census

Total 98
Girls/Boys 14/84
Girls/Boys Ratio 14.3%/85.7%
% pupils where English not first language 0.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 66
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 0.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/07/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
02/07/2024 Good
17/01/2023 Inadequate
30/01/2020 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 02/07/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 17/01/2023
Quality of Education Inadequate
Behaviour and Attitudes Inadequate
Personal Development Inadequate
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate
Inspection Date 30/01/2020
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
02 July 2024Full inspection: GoodView
12 March 2024Monitoring visitView
08 November 2023Monitoring visitView
17 January 2023School inspection: InadequateView
30 January 2020School inspection: Requires ImprovementView
11 December 2018Short inspectionView
25 March 2015Full inspection: GoodView
20 March 2014Monitoring visitView
27 September 2013Monitoring visitView
18 June 2013Monitoring visitView
26 March 2013Full inspection: Requires ImprovementView
03 November 2010Full inspection: SatisfactoryView
05 July 2007Full inspection: GoodView
17 March 2003Full inspectionView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 0.00%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 0.00%
Entering EBacc 0.00%
EBacc average point score 0.16
Progress 8 -3.1
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 3.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 0%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 0%
Entering EBacc 0%
EBacc average point score 0.33
Progress 8 -2.95
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 10.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 5%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 0%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 1.07
Progress 8 -2.37

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
27%
agree
18%
disagree
27%
strongly disagree
27%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
27%
agree
36%
disagree
18%
strongly disagree
9%
don't know
9%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
27%
agree
36%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
18%
don't know
9%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
9%
agree
9%
disagree
18%
strongly disagree
9%
don't know
18%
not applicable
36%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
45%
agree
18%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
27%
don't know
0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
45%
agree
9%
disagree
27%
strongly disagree
18%
don't know
0%
not applicable
0%
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
36%
agree
18%
disagree
18%
strongly disagree
27%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
36%
agree
27%
disagree
18%
strongly disagree
18%
don't know
0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
27%
agree
18%
disagree
27%
strongly disagree
27%
don't know
0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
36%
agree
36%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
18%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
36%
agree
18%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
27%
don't know
9%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
9%
agree
36%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
36%
don't know
9%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
45%
agree
0%
disagree
27%
strongly disagree
27%
don't know
0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
45%
no
55%
My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
7%
agree
36%
disagree
21%
strongly disagree
36%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
7%
agree
43%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
43%
don't know
0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
7%
agree
0%
disagree
29%
strongly disagree
50%
don't know
14%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
0%
agree
14%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
36%
don't know
0%
not applicable
43%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
7%
agree
7%
disagree
14%
strongly disagree
64%
don't know
7%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
0%
agree
29%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
57%
don't know
0%
not applicable
7%
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
7%
agree
21%
disagree
21%
strongly disagree
50%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
7%
agree
21%
disagree
21%
strongly disagree
36%
don't know
14%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
7%
agree
21%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
57%
don't know
7%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
14%
agree
21%
disagree
21%
strongly disagree
43%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
7%
agree
14%
disagree
29%
strongly disagree
36%
don't know
14%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
7%
agree
21%
disagree
14%
strongly disagree
43%
don't know
14%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
14%
agree
21%
disagree
14%
strongly disagree
43%
don't know
7%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
14%
no
86%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
97.1%
white and black african ethnic origin
1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
96.9%
white and black african ethnic origin
1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1%

Nearby Schools

Richard Coates Church of England Primary School

(0.00 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Thornhill Road, , NE20 9QB

Ponteland Primary School

(0.46 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Callerton Lane, The Crescent, Callerton Lane, Ponteland, NE20 9EG

Ponteland High School

(0.46 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed

Address: The Crescent, , NE20 9EG