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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Cleaswell Hill School (87.6)
- Hexham Priory School (75.3)
- The Grove Special School (73.2)
- The Dales School (67.5)
- Buzz Learning Independent Specialist School (67.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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