North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School

Type Independent School / Other independent special school
Age Range 3-19
Religion Unknown
Address Cedar Drive
Newton Aycliffe
County Durham
DL5 6UN
Phone 01325328090
Reference Number 139329

North East Centre for Autism – Aycliffe School delivers a good quality of education within a nurturing and supportive environment. The school excels in fostering excellent behavior and positive relationships among students and staff, contributing to a calm atmosphere ideal for learning. The curriculum is tailored to meet individual needs, promoting independence while preparing students for adulthood. Significant resources are allocated to enhance learning experiences, particularly for those with sensory needs, which has resulted in notable improvements in students' attitudes and engagement with education. However, despite these strengths, there are concerns regarding the oversight of subject leaders. The lack of opportunities for these leaders to effectively monitor their areas hampers strategic improvements in teaching quality. Leaders are expanding the curriculum and providing career guidance, but there is still a need for better coordination in implementing these programs to maximize student outcomes. Overall, the school has made commendable progress since its last inspection, but continued focus on leadership structure is essential for sustained success.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 58
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 86.21%
Girls: 13.79%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 0%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 100%

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 Unknown Unknown Unknown
2 Unknown Unknown Unknown
3 Unknown Unknown Unknown
4 Unknown Unknown Unknown
5 Unknown Unknown Unknown
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

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 06 Jun 2023
Date Report
06 Jun 2023 Standard inspection:
05 Mar 2020 Additional inspection
05 Mar 2019 Standard inspection:
26 Apr 2016 Standard inspection:
28 Jan 2014 Standard inspection

Strengths

  • Strong relationships between staff and pupils
  • Excellent behavior management and support for students
  • Well-tailored curriculum that meets individual needs
  • Effective phonics and reading support leading to student enjoyment
  • Nurturing atmosphere that promotes positive student engagement
  • Active community participation and practical learning experiences
  • Commitment to preparing pupils for adulthood and independence
  • Proactive safeguarding measures in place

Areas for Improvement

  • Insufficient monitoring by subject leaders limiting quality improvement

Name Distance
Vane Road Primary School
Vane Road, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5RH
0.31 miles
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
Central Avenue, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5NP
0.56 miles
Sugar Hill Primary School
Sheraton Road, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5NU
0.8 miles
Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery
Humphrey Close, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 4EX
1.18 miles
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7DD
1.32 miles
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Garburn Place, Durham, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7DE
1.38 miles
Walworth School
Bluebell Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7LP
1.51 miles
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School
Scholars Path, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7HB
1.72 miles
Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery School
North Terrace, Aycliffe Village, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6LG
1.73 miles
Byerley Park Primary School
Greenfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7LE
1.82 miles
Chilton Academy
Chilton, Off New South View, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 0PT
2.54 miles
Heighington Church of England Primary School
Hopelands, Heighington, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6PH
3.26 miles
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
Jubilee Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2EQ
3.59 miles
Ferryhill Station Primary School
Chilton Lane, FERRYHILL, County Durham, DL17 0DB
3.67 miles
Timothy Hackworth Primary School
Byerley Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1HN
3.93 miles
Kirk Merrington Primary School
South View, Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7JB
3.93 miles
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon
Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN
4.07 miles
Victoria Lane Academy
Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN
4.12 miles
Thornhill Primary School
Thornhill Gardens, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1ES
4.14 miles
Prince Bishops Community Primary School
Gibson Street, Coundon Grange, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8DY
4.32 miles
Name Distance
Woodham Academy
Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 4AX
0.52 miles
Forest Park School
Durham Way South, Newton Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6XP
1.58 miles
Greenfield Academy
Greenfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7LF
1.99 miles
UTC South Durham
Long Tens Way, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6AP
2.13 miles
Aycliffe Secure Centre
Care of: Durham County Council, Ferryhill, DL17 0SD
3.19 miles
Ferryhill School
Merrington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8RW
4.34 miles
Oakwood Learning Centre
NEW BIGGIN LANE, HEIGHINGTON, DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL2 2UH
4.52 miles
Pear Tree School
Toy Top Farm, Houghton Bank, Heighington, DARLINGTON, County Durham, DL2 2UQ
4.91 miles
Sedgefield Community College
Hawthorn Road, Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, TS21 3DD
4.93 miles
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