The short version
Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
- 46% 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
- 164
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 45.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Head
- Dr John Steward (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
West Lane, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 7BH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall
Primary · 389m away
George Stephenson High School
Secondary · 392m away
Westmoor Primary School
Primary · 395m away
Forest Hall Primary School
Primary · 525m away
Moor Edge Community Primary School
Primary · 920m away
Grasmere Academy
Primary · 920m away
Amberley Primary School
Primary · 951m away
Ivy Road Primary School
Primary · 985m away
Questions parents ask
What is Percy Hedley School's Ofsted rating?
Percy Hedley School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Percy Hedley School?
Percy Hedley School currently has 164 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Percy Hedley School take?
Percy Hedley School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Percy Hedley School?
Percy Hedley School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 7BH, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Percy Hedley School have a sixth form?
Yes, Percy Hedley School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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