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Sir Charles Parsons School

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Sir Charles Parsons School

Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 4ED

Foundation special school
Pupils
210
Ages
11-19
FSM
71.9%
Capacity
210
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2015

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 Sir Charles Parsons School

Sir Charles Parsons School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2015 inspection). The school has around 210 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 4ED | More schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sir Charles Parsons School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2024 — School remains Outstanding
  2. Mar 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sir Charles Parsons School

What is Sir Charles Parsons School's Ofsted rating?
Sir Charles Parsons School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
Where is Sir Charles Parsons School located?
Sir Charles Parsons School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE6 4ED).
How many pupils attend Sir Charles Parsons School?
Sir Charles Parsons School has around 210 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sir Charles Parsons School with other schools?
View Sir Charles Parsons 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.