The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
- 54% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Ages
- 4–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 68
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 54.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Head
- Mrs Christine Smiles (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Hexham Road, Walbottle, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8HW
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Talbot House Children's Charity's Ofsted rating?
Talbot House Children's Charity was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Talbot House Children's Charity?
Talbot House Children's Charity currently has 68 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Talbot House Children's Charity take?
Talbot House Children's Charity caters for pupils aged 4 to 16.
Where is Talbot House Children's Charity?
Talbot House Children's Charity is in Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8HW, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Talbot House Children's Charity have a sixth form?
No, Talbot House Children's Charity does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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