Sir Charles Parsons School

  • Special
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 19
Ofsted: Outstanding

Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4EDOpen in maps

Sir Charles Parsons School is a special school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 108 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 March 2015, report published 10 April 2015

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

214 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals74.3%

74.3%, 47.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language26.2%

26.2%, 4.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Sir Charles Parsons School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Keelman's Way School2 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Beacon Hill School2 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Benton House School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Northern Counties School3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Silverdale School3 milesOfsted judgements: InadequateAttainment 8: 6.7

School details

School type
Foundation special school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Trust
The Newcastle Special Schools Trust
Age range
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Ms Karen Parker
Phone
01912952280
Website
scp.newcastle.sch.uk
Address
Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4ED
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
URN
131987

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.