Sir Charles Parsons School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
208
AGES
11 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Foundation special school

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(09/07/2024)
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95%
NATIONAL AVG. 87%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

7.8:1
NATIONAL AVG. 16.3:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
46.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 26.5%
Persistent Absence
24.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 18.6%
Pupils first language
not English
74.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.3%
Free school meals
1%
NATIONAL AVG. 12.9%
Pupils with SEN support
Westbourne Avenue
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE6 4ED
01912952280

School Description

This is a caring and inclusive school with a deep community spirit. The school values every pupil as an individual who has a special and unique talent. Staff show a passion and commitment to the pupils. Pupils are happy and safe here. They build strong and trusting relationships with each other and with staff. The school has high expectations for what pupils can achieve. It has designed an ambitious, personalised curriculum that reflects those expectations. The school meets pupils’ complex needs through skilful adaptation of the curriculum. Pupils benefit from high-quality teaching and support. This motivates pupils. It enables pupils to realise the school’s high aspirations for them. Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary. The school has established a positive culture in which pupils thrive. It has created a set of behaviours for learning that are known and understood by pupils. Pupils are polite, friendly and inquisitive. They show kindness and respect for all. Pupils enjoy frequent opportunities to enrich their learning and gain new life experiences. They visit art galleries and participate in music, drama and sporting activities. Pupils also go on residential trips. The school develops pupils’ independence. It prepares them well for the next stages of their lives.

Sir Charles Parsons School Parent Reviews



95% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 80% Agree 15% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-07-2024
Strongly Agree 85% Agree 10% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>85, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-07-2024
Strongly Agree 65% Agree 30% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-07-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 85% Strongly Agree 5% Agree 0% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>85, "strongly_agree"=>5, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-07-2024
Strongly Agree 65% Agree 30% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-07-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 40% Strongly Agree 45% Agree 10% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>40, "strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-07-2024
Strongly Agree 80% Agree 15% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-07-2024
Strongly Agree 70% Agree 20% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-07-2024
Strongly Agree 80% Agree 15% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-07-2024
Strongly Agree 85% Agree 15% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>85, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-07-2024
Strongly Agree 75% Agree 15% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>75, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-07-2024
Strongly Agree 80% Agree 15% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-07-2024
Strongly Agree 85% Agree 10% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>85, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-07-2024
Yes 95% No 5% {"yes"=>95, "no"=>5} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-07-2024

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