360
Pupils · 2024/25
20%
EAL · 2024/25
18%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 20/09/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.1:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Thomas Bewick School · All-through · Newcastle upon Tyne
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
360
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.1
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
20%
FSM eligible
58%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
7%
Persistent absence
18%
Contact
Address
Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2LW
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
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 | 360 | 7.9 | 100% | 20% | 58% | 7% | 18% |
| 2023/24 | 337 | 7.4 | 100% | 21% | 55% | 7% | 18% |
| 2022/23 | 314 | 7.4 | 100% | 19% | 56% | 8% | 22% |
| 2021/22 | 284 | 7.3 | 100% | 16% | 55% | 8% | 27% |
| 2020/21 | 265 | 8.5 | 100% | 17% | 47% | — | — |
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