Ofsted: Good

Talbot House Children's Charity

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

personMrs Christine Smiles

location_onNewcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8HW

language Visit Website phone 7711405732

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

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Attainment 8

17.3

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GCSE Rank

#17 in Newcastle upon Tyne

#3,870 of 4,663 nationally

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Talbot House Children's Charity is a Non-maintained special school school in Newcastle upon Tyne, serving ages 4-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Talbot House Children's Charity is a non-maintained special school in Newcastle upon Tyne, admitting pupils aged 4-16. The school has approximately 68 pupils on roll, of whom 65% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 17.3, placing the school #17 in Newcastle upon Tyne and #3,870 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 2.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. 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.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.9 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

17.3

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)2.3%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS1.13

2024

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2023

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

5.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.42

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-1.94

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

6.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.35

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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

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

Apprenticeships-%

Employment-%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

67%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)50%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment17%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)17%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

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

Apprenticeships-%

Employment-%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

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

Apprenticeships-%

Employment-%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)17%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

11 July 2023

Inspection Report

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01 March 2022

Inspection Report

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23 March 2021

Inspection Report

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05 November 2020

Inspection Report

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15 May 2019

Inspection Report

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19 September 2018

Inspection Report

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14 February 2017

Inspection Report

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05 May 2016

Inspection Report

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26 June 2015

Inspection Report

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04 March 2015

Inspection Report

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04 July 2012

Inspection Report

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03 February 2011

Inspection Report

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26 February 2009

Inspection Report

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28 June 2006

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

6 Evaluations

2023-07-11

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 3 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-05-15

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-09-19

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-02-14

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2016-05-05

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-03-04

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

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

5.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.4%(3 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 68 pupils. During this period, there were 4 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.9%, which is below 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)	68	4	5.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	63	0	0.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	52	0	0.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	50	1	2.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	49	1	2.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	37	3	8.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	37	11	29.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	33	12	36.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	31	9	29.0%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	32	23	71.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	35	17	48.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	36	10	27.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	36	9	25.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	36	15	41.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	38	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	38	6	15.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	39	10	25.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	51	0	0.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	50	23	46.0%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	40	30	75.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	40	28	70.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	35	26	74.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	26	42	161.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	30	6	20.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	27	57	211.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	25	40	160.0%	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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 41 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 26 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 1 pupils

Talbot House Children's Charity

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)