Parkside House School
Parkside House School is an independent special school in North Tyneside for pupils aged 10 to 19. It has 80 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Parkside House School is Good, from an inspection in November 2023. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 7.7, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: November 2023. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 10-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Station Road Backworth North Tyneside Tyne and Wear NE27 0AB |
| Phone | 01912161051 |
| Reference Number | 135001 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 80 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.25%
Girls: 43.75% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Parkside House School is likely to meet the relevant independent school standards following its recent inspection focused on a material change to its registration. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils, ensuring effective supervision and a safe environment. Their rigorous approach to health and safety, alongside the well-maintained premises, offers a supportive learning atmosphere for its pupils, who primarily have behavioral, emotional, and moderate learning needs. The inspection highlighted the school's effective partnerships with external agencies to secure necessary support for pupils. Additionally, with a proposed increase in pupil numbers from 44 to 55, the school has made appropriate staffing adjustments to accommodate this change. Overall, the school's leadership appears capable of maintaining these standards while continuing to foster pupil well-being and safety.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 10 May 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 23 Sep 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 03 Mar 2020 | Standard inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 26 Jun 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Apr 2015 | Standard inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2008 | Light touch inspection |
Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture and regular staff training
- Rigorous health and safety practices
- Effective partnerships with external agencies
- Well-maintained premises and adequate facilities
- Appropriate staffing levels for proposed changes
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 7.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 17.4% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Parkside House School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
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 independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Parkside House School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Parkside House School is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
When was Parkside House School last inspected by Ofsted?
Parkside House School was last inspected in November 2023.
How many pupils does Parkside House School have?
Parkside House School has 80 pupils on roll.
What age range does Parkside House School cover?
Parkside House School for pupils aged 10 to 19.
What are Parkside House School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 7.7, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Parkside House School?
Parkside House School is at Station Road, Backworth, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE27 0AB.
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