Special schoolData as of May 2026

Thomas Bewick School

Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2LW

Academy special converter

Pupils

360

Ages

3-19

FSM

57.7%

Capacity

360

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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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 Thomas Bewick School

Thomas Bewick School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 360 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Linhope Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2LW | More schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Ofsted inspection history

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

Sept 2023 — School remains Good
Jul 2013 — Good (predecessor: Thomas Bewick School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Thomas Bewick School

What is Thomas Bewick School's Ofsted rating?

Thomas Bewick School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Thomas Bewick School's latest exam results?

Thomas Bewick School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Thomas Bewick School located?

Thomas Bewick School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE5 2LW).

How many pupils attend Thomas Bewick School?

Thomas Bewick School has around 360 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Thomas Bewick School with other schools?

View Thomas Bewick 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.