The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 87
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 47.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Head
- Mr Martin Lonergan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2023 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2023 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2023 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2022 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Inadequate
May 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 3BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthern Counties College
Special school · Very close
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
Independent · Very close
West Jesmond Primary School
Primary · Very close
Newcastle Preparatory School
Independent · 697m away
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
South Gosforth First School
Primary · 1.5km away
Heaton Manor School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Northern Counties School's Ofsted rating?
Northern Counties School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northern Counties School?
Northern Counties School currently has 87 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northern Counties School take?
Northern Counties School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Northern Counties School?
Northern Counties School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 3BB, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northern Counties School have a sixth form?
Yes, Northern Counties School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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