Northern Counties School
| Type | Special School / Non-maintained special school |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Tankerville Terrace Jesmond Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE2 3BB |
| Phone | 01912815821 |
| Reference Number | 108551 |
Northern Counties School has made significant improvements since its previous inadequate inspection, now achieving a good overall effectiveness rating. The school serves students aged 3 to 19 with complex special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and it has raised the ambitions of both leaders and pupils significantly. The curriculum is carefully tailored to meet individual student needs, with a strong focus on academic achievement, personal development, and excellent behavior. Pupils are well-supported by a caring staff who know them individually, leading to positive relationships and an engaging school environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 87 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 71.26%
Girls: 28.74% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 47.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.6% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | 5 | Unknown | 5 |
| 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 10 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 11 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| 12 | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| 13 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| Asian, Other | 3.4% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Indian | 2.3% |
| African | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2024 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Jun 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Mar 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Nov 2022 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 26 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong academic focus with an ambitious pathway curriculum.
- Exceptional behavior and attitudes among pupils.
- Wide variety of activities promoting personal development.
- Effective support from well-trained staff, including specialists.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics.
- Effective tracking of pupil attendance.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent presentation of information by some teachers.
- Variable curriculum delivery in some subject areas.
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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