Howard House School is an independent special school in Netherton Colliery, Northumberland, for children and young people aged 10 to 18.
- Ages 10–18
- 38 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Independent special school
- Ages
- 10 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 38 (places for 40)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Charlotte de Oliveira
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Opened
- 19 July 2006
- Council
- Northumberland
- School reference (URN)
- 132855
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 Northumberland council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- An offer, and the council’s agreement
As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it doesn’t have to accept a place: the school has to offer one, and the council has to agree to name it in the plan.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them on the day.
Ofsted
Rated Good, June 2025
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2025.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
Blue House Farm Road, Bedlington, Netherton Colliery, NE22 6BB
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Howard House School
How do I get a place at Howard House 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 Howard House School. As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it has to offer a place and the council has to agree to name it.
What ages does Howard House School take?
Aged 10 to 18, boys and girls.
What is Howard House School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Howard House School?
Blue House Farm Road, Bedlington, Netherton Colliery, NE22 6BB, in Northumberland.
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