Thomas Bewick School
URN: 146680 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE5 2LW
Overview
- Name
- Thomas Bewick School
- URN
- 146680
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PROSPER LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katy Harrison (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01912296020
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Linhope Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE5 2LW
Summary
Thomas Bewick School, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is a specialist academy catering to children and young people aged 4 to 19 with autism spectrum differences. The school operates across four sites and provides a nurturing environment tailored to meet the diverse needs of its 360 pupils, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The dedicated staff are trained in autism-specific strategies, ensuring that the curriculum is both relevant and challenging.
The school's ethos is built on the principles of aspiration, integrity, and kindness, fostering a supportive community where pupils are encouraged to thrive. Recent Ofsted reports highlight the school's commitment to high aspirations, positive relationships, and an ambitious curriculum that engages students in their learning journey.
Thomas Bewick School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and offers various opportunities for pupils to explore their interests and prepare for adulthood. Parents can find additional information and resources on the school’s website, including a video tour and details about upcoming events.
The school's ethos is built on the principles of aspiration, integrity, and kindness, fostering a supportive community where pupils are encouraged to thrive. Recent Ofsted reports highlight the school's commitment to high aspirations, positive relationships, and an ambitious curriculum that engages students in their learning journey.
Thomas Bewick School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and offers various opportunities for pupils to explore their interests and prepare for adulthood. Parents can find additional information and resources on the school’s website, including a video tour and details about upcoming events.
Useful links
- Our Local SEND Offer (sen)
- Primary School Website Design By Cleverbox (other)
- Get Directions (other)
- My Child At School Login (other)
- Prosper Learning Trust (other)
- Join Our Trust Become a Prosper Learning Trust School (other)
- Register Your Interest (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- PROSPER LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 360
- Boys
- 276
- Girls
- 84
- FSM %
- 57.70
- Open date
- 2019-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 360 | 276 | 84 | 360 | 57.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 337 | 261 | 76 | 360 | 54.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 284 | 223 | 61 | 251 | 53.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 284 | 223 | 61 | 251 | 53.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 265 | 211 | 54 | 186 | 52.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 231 | 186 | 45 | 186 | 43.10 |
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