Moorbridge

  • Alternative provision
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Earsdon Road, Shiremoor, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE27 0HJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Moorbridge is an alternative provision school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 83 schools in North Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 1 October 2024, report published 14 November 2024

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 October 2024

Pupils receive an exceptional quality of education at this school. Pupils who have had previously poor school experiences thrive. They make rapid progress through the curriculum and achieve highly. Many pupils leave key stage 4 with the necessary qualifications for the next phase of their lives. Staff have created a calm, inclusive environment where pupils flourish. Pupils feel safe and appreciate the caring emotional support that they receive. Pupils typically commented, 'We don't worry about coming to school anymore.' The school is a place of sanctuary where pupils can be themselves, learn and be happy. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Pupils work hard, respect staff and are determined to succeed. Staff have high expectations for pupils to do, and be, their very best. The school's values of relationships, respect and resilience are reflected by pupils throughout the school. Pupils say that they feel 'seen' and 'listened to'. The transformation in pupils' attitudes to learning and attendance is remarkable. Pupils who attend the school on short- or long-term placements receive the same high- quality care, guidance and support. Moorbridge makes a difference in pupils' lives. It gives them a second chance in education. Pupils make the most of every opportunity that they have here.

Pupil numbers and mix

164 pupils on roll, with places for 88

Eligible for free school meals76.8%

76.8%, 50.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.2%

1.2%, 20.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support79.3%

79.3%, 64.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan20.1%

20.1%, 14.1 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Moorbridge

SchoolDistanceOfsted
Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit3 milesOfsted: Good
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre5 milesOfsted: Good
Newcastle Bridges School6 milesOfsted: Outstanding
River Tyne Academy Gateshead7 milesOfsted: Good
Mary Astell Academy8 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good

School details

School type
Pupil referral unit
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mr Matt Snape
Address
Earsdon Road, Shiremoor, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE27 0HJ
Local authority
North Tyneside
URN
108565

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.