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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Hedleys College Prospectus (download)
- Student Guide (download)
- Download Prospectus (download)
- ASC Bespoke Programme (download)
- Communication and Choices (download)
- Foundation for Work (download)
- Independence and Enterprise (download)
- Specialist Supported Internship (download)
- Towards Independence (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Percy Hedley School (77.8)
- Newcastle Bridges School (67.5)
- Hadrian School (64.1)
- Moorbridge (59.1)
- University of Newcastle Upon Tyne (58.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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