Special schoolData as of May 2026

Emily Wilding Davison School

Thornhill Road, Ponteland, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE20 9QB

Community special school · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Jul 2024

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

Academic picture

1.7school · 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

1.7

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

0.0%

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

1.7

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	2.0	46.4
2024/25	1.7	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	-3.10	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.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

0.0%

EBacc APS

0.09

EBacc 9-5

0.0%

EBacc 9-4

0.0%

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Nearby secondary schools

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Ponteland High School

1.13 km away · Academy converter

Good

Callerton Academy

5.96 km away · Free schools

Good

Walbottle Academy

6.3 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

Great Park Academy

6.32 km away · Free schools

Good

Talbot House Children's Charity

6.36 km away · Non-maintained special school

Good

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About Emily Wilding Davison School

Emily Wilding Davison School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.7. The school has around 109 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Thornhill Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE20 9QB | More schools in Northumberland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Emily Wilding Davison School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2024 — Good
Mar 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Nov 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Jan 2023 — Inadequate
Jan 2020 — Requires improvement
Mar 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Emily Wilding Davison School

What is Emily Wilding Davison School's Ofsted rating?

Emily Wilding Davison School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Emily Wilding Davison School's latest exam results?

Emily Wilding Davison School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Emily Wilding Davison School located?

Emily Wilding Davison School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland (NE20 9QB).

How many pupils attend Emily Wilding Davison School?

Emily Wilding Davison School has around 109 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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