Howard House School

URN: 132855 • Netherton Colliery NE22 6BB

Overview

Name
Howard House School
URN
132855
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Charlotte de Oliveira (since 2025)
Telephone
01670293160
Website
Visit
Address
Blue House Farm Road, Netherton Colliery NE22 6BB

Summary

Howard House School is an independent special school located in Netherton Colliery, Northumberland, catering to a mixed-gender population of 32 students, with a capacity for 40. The school is dedicated to identifying and nurturing the unique talents of each student, fostering an environment where they can build trust, self-esteem, and confidence. The staff at Howard House are described as skilled and dedicated, tailoring individual strategies to support students’ personal and academic growth.

The curriculum at Howard House is broad and enriched with various activities, aiming to provide a well-rounded educational experience. The school emphasizes the importance of community, working closely with parents, carers, and the School Advisory Board to create a safe and supportive learning environment. The Head Teacher, Charlotte de Oliveira, expresses pride in the school's heritage while focusing on future aspirations for student achievement.

Howard House School is part of Young Foundations, an organisation that offers specialist education and support services for children and young adults with complex needs, including autism and learning disabilities. This affiliation enhances the school's ability to provide tailored support to its students, ensuring their individual needs are met effectively.

Key details

LA
Northumberland
Age range
10 - 18
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
40
Pupils
32
Boys
25
Girls
7
FSM %
Open date
2006-07-19
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-05-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Northumberland

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 32 25 7 40
2024-09-11 29 22 7 40
2023-09-11 15 14 1 30 0.00
2022-09-11 15 14 1 22 0.00
2021-09-11 21 18 3 22
2020-09-11 12 11 1 20

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