Percy Hedley School
Percy Hedley School is a non-maintained special school in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne for pupils aged 3 to 19. It has 157 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Percy Hedley School is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2025.
Ofsted inspection: January 2025.
| Type | Special School / Non-maintained special school |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | West Lane Killingworth Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE12 7BH |
| Phone | 01912161811 |
| Reference Number | 108657 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 157 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 71.97%
Girls: 28.03% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 50% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | Unknown | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | 13 | 4 | 17 |
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 10 | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| 11 | 11 | 5 | 16 |
| 12 | 18 | 4 | 22 |
| 13 | 21 | 7 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86% |
| Indian | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 03 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 13 Sep 2023 | School inspection |
| 28 Sep 2022 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 21 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Destinations after GCSE's
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In 2024–25 pupils at Percy Hedley School attended 89.5% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 31.3% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 9.4% | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.6% | 9.6% | 10.4% | 5.5% | 10.8% | 9.9% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| Unauthorised absence | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Severely absent pupils | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 1.7% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Percy Hedley School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 Percy Hedley School had 157 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 98.6%).
It says it provides for: speech, language and communication needs; physical disability.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 41 |
| Physical disability | 36 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 35 |
| Profound and multiple learning difficulty | 18 |
| Severe learning difficulty | 7 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 6 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 6 |
| Other difficulty or disability | 4 |
| Hearing impairment | 1 |
| Multi-sensory impairment | 1 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 1 |
| Vision impairment | 1 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded non-maintained special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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Grasmere Academy
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Amberley Primary School
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Ivy Road Primary School
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0.61 miles |
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Forest Hall Primary School
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0.62 miles |
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Bailey Green Primary School
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Benton Dene School
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Benton Dene Primary School
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Burradon Community Primary School
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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)
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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
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Balliol Primary School
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Holystone Primary School
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Backworth Park Primary School
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Benton Park Primary School
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Redesdale Primary School
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Wallsend Jubilee Primary School
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend
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2.05 miles |
|
Fordley Primary School
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| Name | Distance |
|
George Stephenson High School
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0.24 miles |
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Longbenton High School
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0.82 miles |
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1.89 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic School
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1.89 miles |
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Beacon Hill School
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2.02 miles |
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Gosforth Academy
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2.54 miles |
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Jesmond Park Academy
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Benfield School
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The Newcastle School
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North Gosforth Academy
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Churchill Academy
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Burnside College
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Silverdale School
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What is Percy Hedley School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Percy Hedley School is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2025.
When was Percy Hedley School last inspected by Ofsted?
Percy Hedley School was last inspected in January 2025.
How many pupils does Percy Hedley School have?
Percy Hedley School has 157 pupils on roll.
What age range does Percy Hedley School cover?
Percy Hedley School for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Percy Hedley School?
Percy Hedley School is at West Lane, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 7BH.
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