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Northern Counties School

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Northern Counties School

Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 3BB

Non-maintained special school
Pupils
87
Ages
3-19
FSM
47.5%
Capacity
120
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Northern Counties School

Northern Counties School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). The school has around 87 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Tankerville Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 3BB | More schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Northern Counties School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2024 — Good
  2. Dec 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  3. Jun 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  4. Mar 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  5. Nov 2022 — School is not taking effective action towar…
  6. May 2022 — Inadequate
  7. Mar 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Northern Counties School

What is Northern Counties School's Ofsted rating?
Northern Counties School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
Where is Northern Counties School located?
Northern Counties School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE2 3BB).
How many pupils attend Northern Counties School?
Northern Counties School has around 87 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Northern Counties School with other schools?
View Northern Counties School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Newcastle upon Tyne.