Sir Charles Parsons School is a foundation special school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, for children and young people aged 11 to 19. It supports severe learning and PMLD.
- Ages 11–19
- 214 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 214 (places for 210)
- Headteacher
- Ms Karen Parker (Acting Headteacher)
- Part of
- The Newcastle Special Schools Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 1999
- Free school meals
- 77% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- School reference (URN)
- 131987
Needs it supports
2 needs: severe learning, PMLD
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Cognition and learning
- Severe learning difficulty Other schools for this in Newcastle upon Tyne (3)
- Profound and multiple learning difficulties Other schools for this in Newcastle upon Tyne (2)
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Newcastle upon Tyne council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, March 2015; school remains Outstanding (July 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in March 2015. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Sixth formOutstanding
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, July 2024).
Contact and getting there
Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 4ED
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Tyneview Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.3 miles
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- West Walker Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
All SEND schools in Newcastle upon Tyne
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Questions about Sir Charles Parsons School
How do I get a place at Sir Charles Parsons School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Sir Charles Parsons School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Sir Charles Parsons School support?
Severe learning difficulty and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Sir Charles Parsons School take?
Aged 11 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Sir Charles Parsons School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Sir Charles Parsons School?
Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 4ED, in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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