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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 · Ages 3–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
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Progress 8?
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9-7 Grades
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Basics 9-5
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Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

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

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Nearby secondary schools

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Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
0.19 km away · Other independent school
Royal Grammar School
0.73 km away · Other independent school
Jesmond Park Academy
1.54 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Westfield School
1.62 km away · Other independent school
Newcastle School for Boys
1.9 km away · Other independent school

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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?
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