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Percy Hedley School

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Percy Hedley School

West Lane, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 7BH

A Outstanding-rated special school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Non-maintained special school
Pupils
164
Ages
3-19
FSM
45.9%
Attainment 8
0.7
Ofsted
Outstanding
Dec 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
0.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.06
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Percy Hedley School

Percy Hedley School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 65 responses), 94% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.7. The school has around 164 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: West Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 7BH | More schools in North Tyneside

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Dec 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Sept 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  3. Mar 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Percy Hedley School

What is Percy Hedley School's Ofsted rating?
Percy Hedley School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Percy Hedley School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 65 responses): 94% of parents would recommend Percy Hedley School.
What are Percy Hedley School's latest exam results?
Percy Hedley School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Percy Hedley School located?
Percy Hedley School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside (NE12 7BH).
How many pupils attend Percy Hedley School?
Percy Hedley School has around 164 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Percy Hedley School with other schools?
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