Moorbridge
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
Schools near Moorbridge
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Newcastle Bridges School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Mary Astell Academy | 8 miles | Ofsted 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
- Phone
- 01912362800
- 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.