Sir Charles Parsons School
URN: 131987 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE6 4ED
Overview
- Name
- Sir Charles Parsons School
- URN
- 131987
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- The Newcastle Special Schools Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 55.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Parker (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01912952280
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE6 4ED
Summary
Sir Charles Parsons School is a foundation special school located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, catering to students aged 11 to 19 with a range of additional needs, including severe and complex learning difficulties and disabilities. The school has a capacity of 210 pupils and currently serves a diverse student body, with 71.90% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and support for families in the local community.
The school's ethos focuses on enabling students to enjoy, learn, and achieve through a tailored curriculum that includes a sensory curriculum and various key stage courses. The curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of each student, promoting personal development and preparing them for future opportunities, including transition to sixth form and careers.
Sir Charles Parsons School emphasizes strong partnerships with parents and the community, offering various resources and support services, including a Local Offer for families. The school prioritizes safeguarding and well-being, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all students to thrive.
The school's ethos focuses on enabling students to enjoy, learn, and achieve through a tailored curriculum that includes a sensory curriculum and various key stage courses. The curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of each student, promoting personal development and preparing them for future opportunities, including transition to sixth form and careers.
Sir Charles Parsons School emphasizes strong partnerships with parents and the community, offering various resources and support services, including a Local Offer for families. The school prioritizes safeguarding and well-being, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all students to thrive.
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Nearby alternatives
- Percy Hedley School (77.8)
- Newcastle Bridges School (67.5)
- Hadrian School (64.1)
- Percy Hedley Hedleys College (60.2)
- Moorbridge (59.1)
Key details
- LA
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- The Newcastle Special Schools Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 210
- Boys
- 130
- Girls
- 80
- FSM %
- 71.90
- Open date
- 1999-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 210 | 130 | 80 | 210 | 71.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 208 | 135 | 73 | 210 | 72.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 211 | 137 | 74 | 210 | 63.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 211 | 137 | 74 | 210 | 63.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 192 | 129 | 63 | 162 | 64.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 185 | 129 | 56 | 162 | 58.70 |
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