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Percy Hedley School
West Lane, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 7BH, North Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.7 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
164
Capacity
180
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education, reflected in high parent satisfaction, with 94% of parents recommending it. However, published data on academic performance indicates challenges, as there are no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths at GCSE level. The school serves a diverse age range from 3 to 19, providing tailored support for its 164 pupils.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 0.7 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (65 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
School keeps me informed
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
School has high expectations
92%
My child is happy
91%
School supports development
91%
Good range of subjects
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.8%
Other3.7%
White Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Location
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55.02968, -1.56660 · NE12 7BH
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108657
School typeNon-maintained special school
Websitephs.percyhedley.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Percy Hedley School rated by Ofsted?
Percy Hedley School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Percy Hedley School a good school?
Percy Hedley School scores 58.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Percy Hedley School?
Based on 65 Ofsted Parent View responses, Percy Hedley School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Percy Hedley School in GCSEs?
Percy Hedley School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.7. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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