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Northern Counties School
Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 3BB, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.2 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
87
Capacity
120
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of February 2024, this school demonstrates a solid standard of education. The LocaleIQ score of 90.2 indicates it performs better than 90% of schools, reflecting strengths in various areas. However, given the limited number of pupils at 87, it may be beneficial to consider how this impacts social dynamics and peer interactions.
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Last inspected: 27 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.3%
Asian Other3.4%
Mixed Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
White Other2.3%
Asian Indian2.3%
Black African2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Location
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54.98901, -1.61124 · NE2 3BB
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN108551
School typeNon-maintained special school
Websitencs.percyhedley.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Northern Counties School rated by Ofsted?
Northern Counties School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2024.
Is Northern Counties School a good school?
Northern Counties School scores 90.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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