Special schoolData as of May 2026

Percy Hedley School

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

Non-maintained special school · Ages 3–19 · Mixed

Ofsted

Outstanding

Dec 2024

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

Academic picture

0.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

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

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%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

0.7

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	0.2	46.4
2024/25	0.7	46.0

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

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	-2.17	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not 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

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

George Stephenson High School

0.39 km away · Foundation school

Good

Longbenton High School

1.33 km away · Foundation school

Good

Percy Hedley Hedleys College

1.41 km away · Special post 16 institution

Hopespring Newcastle

2.65 km away · Other independent school

Parkside House School

3.04 km away · Other independent special school

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

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.

Dec 2024 — Outstanding
Sept 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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.

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