210
Pupils · 2024/25
26%
EAL · 2024/25
37%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 10/07/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.3:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Sir Charles Parsons School · Secondary with sixth form · Newcastle upon Tyne
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
210
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.3
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
26%
FSM eligible
75%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
14%
Persistent absence
37%
Contact
Address
Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 4ED
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 210 | 7.4 | 100% | 26% | 75% | 14% | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 208 | 7.1 | 100% | 24% | 74% | 16% | 43% |
| 2022/23 | 205 | 7.0 | 100% | 24% | 70% | 15% | 47% |
| 2021/22 | 211 | 7.1 | 100% | 24% | 70% | 14% | 42% |
| 2020/21 | 192 | 7.8 | 100% | 22% | 50% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 184 | 8.0 | 100% | 23% | 67% | 10% | 32% |
| 2017/18 | 167 | 7.8 | 100% | 20% | 68% | 9% | 26% |
| 2016/17 | 162 | 7.6 | 100% | 21% | 66% | 7% | 22% |
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