Sir Charles Parsons School

Sir Charles Parsons School continues to exemplify outstanding performance, characterized by its inclusive atmosphere and dedicated staff. The school nurtures individual talents while providing an ambitious and personalized curriculum that meets the complex needs of its pupils. Students thrive in a supportive environment that fosters high aspirations and ensures safety, happiness, and strong relationships among peers and staff. The school excels in maintaining exemplary behavior and positive attitudes towards learning, preparing pupils effectively for future stages in their education and life beyond school. Noteworthy is the school's commitment to adapting its curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all have access to high-quality teaching and necessary resources. These efforts lead to strong pupil engagement, interest in learning, and satisfactory progression in knowledge and skills. The school also emphasizes practical skills for life, with vocational opportunities in its sixth form that cater to individual student needs, preparing them well for independence and employment.

Strengths

• Caring and inclusive community atmosphere.
• High expectations and ambitious curriculum tailored to individual needs.
• Exemplary pupil behavior and positive learning attitudes.
• Strong focus on reading and literacy development.
• Effective use of resources and support for all learners.
• Preparation for life skills and transitions to adulthood.

In 2024–25 pupils at Sir Charles Parsons School attended 85.6% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 36.9% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

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, 2.9% of pupils at Sir Charles Parsons School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

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 Sir Charles Parsons School had 7.3 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 7.1% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Sir Charles Parsons School had 214 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty.

Pupils by main type of need

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 special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Sir Charles Parsons School received £28,413 and spent £28,305 for each of its 214 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £393,000 (£1,837 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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Sir Charles Parsons School is part of The Newcastle Special Schools Trust, which runs 2 schools. The nearest others:

• Hadrian School Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

What is Sir Charles Parsons School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Sir Charles Parsons School is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2024.

When was Sir Charles Parsons School last inspected by Ofsted?

Sir Charles Parsons School was last inspected in September 2024.

How many pupils does Sir Charles Parsons School have?

Sir Charles Parsons School has 214 pupils on roll.

What age range does Sir Charles Parsons School cover?

Sir Charles Parsons School for pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Sir Charles Parsons School?

Sir Charles Parsons School is at Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4ED.