Percy Hedley Hedleys College

URN: 141240 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE12 8YY

Overview

Name
Percy Hedley Hedleys College
URN
141240
Type
Special post 16 institution
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Admissions
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Joanne Rees-Proud (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01912665491
Website
Visit
Address
Station Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE12 8YY

Summary

Hedleys College, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is a special post-16 institution catering to young people aged 16-25 with various learning difficulties and disabilities. The college operates under the ethos of "Achieve, Believe, Succeed," which is part of the broader mission of The Percy Hedley Foundation. This principle emphasizes a holistic, person-centred curriculum designed to empower students to reach their full potential and prepare for adult life.

The curriculum at Hedleys College promotes equality of opportunity and focuses on developing students' independence, communication, and employability skills. Students benefit from tailored learning programmes and access to integrated therapy, supported employment initiatives, and various social enterprises. The college's interdisciplinary team, comprising specialists, therapists, and learning support assistants, provides comprehensive support to facilitate successful transitions for students.

Hedleys College fosters a welcoming and inclusive community, encouraging collaboration between students, families, and staff. The college is committed to supporting families throughout the educational journey and offers various resources and opportunities for engagement.

Key details

LA
North Tyneside
Age range
16 - 25
Boarders
College / FE residential accommodation
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
85
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 85
2024-09-11 85
2023-09-11 85
2022-09-11
2021-09-11
2020-09-11

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