The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 72% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 71.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- The Newcastle Special Schools Trust
- Head
- Ms Karen Parker (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWalker Riverside Academy
Secondary · Very close
Walkergate Community School
Primary · 749m away
Tyneview Primary School
Primary · 791m away
Benfield School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Monkchester Road Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Welbeck Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Welbeck Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Western Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sir Charles Parsons School's Ofsted rating?
Sir Charles Parsons School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sir Charles Parsons School?
Sir Charles Parsons School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir Charles Parsons School take?
Sir Charles Parsons School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Sir Charles Parsons School?
Sir Charles Parsons School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 4ED, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir Charles Parsons School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sir Charles Parsons School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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