Thomas Bewick School
Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thomas Bewick School is a special school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 3 to 19. It is one of the 108 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 July 2013, report published 25 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 September 2023
Pupils are nurtured. There are high aspirations for what pupils with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can achieve. Pupils receive good-quality care and support for their special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils enjoy coming to school. There are established routines that help them to feel safe. The learning environment is thoughtfully designed. Pupils have purposely designed spaces and suitable resources to reduce their anxiety and help them to learn. Behaviour is good. Pupils have high levels of support from staff. They learn to understand their emotions and regulate their behaviour. Staff prioritise the building of trusting relationships with pupils. Pupils appreciate the support and kindness that staff provide to help them. The curriculum is broad and ambitious. Pupils benefit from bespoke learning and therapeutic experiences. Their sensory needs are well supported. They learn to communicate through various means. From the early years, children learn to develop independence. There is a strong focus on preparing pupils for adulthood and future careers. Pupils appreciate activities and trips within the community. Older pupils take part in work experience. Post-16 students grow vegetables in the school's allotment. They enjoy cooking and serving the food in the school's Billy Buzz café.
What the school should improve
- Pupils do not have good enough understanding of protected characteristics. This means that pupils are not as well prepared as they could be for life in modern Britain. Leaders should ensure that these aspects of the curriculum are sufficiently well taught so that pupils develop a thorough understanding of protected characteristics.
- On occasion, the support that some learning support assistants provide to help pupils to manage their behaviour and learning varies in quality and approach. Some pupils are better supported than others. Leaders should ensure that all learning support assistants are trained equally well to provide consistent and effective support to pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
383 pupils on roll, with places for 392
Schools near Thomas Bewick School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadrian School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Talbot House Children's Charity | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 17.3 |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle | 2 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement | Attainment 8: 2.0 |
| Northern Counties School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Eslington Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 6% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PROSPER LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katy Harrison
- Phone
- 01912296020
- Address
- Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LW
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- URN
- 146680
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.