Studio West is a mainstream secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, for children and young people aged 11 to 19. In January 2026, 115 of its 496 pupils (23.2%) were getting SEN support and 30 (6%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–19
- 496 pupils
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Newcastle upon Tyne.
23.2% get SEN support
115 of 496 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
6% have an EHC plan
30 of 496 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health39
- Moderate learning difficulty38
- Autism26
- Speech, language and communication13
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia12
- Physical disability5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Studio school
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 496 (places for 640)
- Headteacher
- Ms Julie Roberts
- Part of
- Northern Leaders Trust
- Free school meals
- 67.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- School reference (URN)
- 140965
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Newcastle upon Tyne council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Graded by area, December 2024
Inspected in December 2024. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
West Denton Way, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2SZ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Thomas Bewick School Special school · Ages 3–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.2 miles
- Cheviot Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- Broadwood Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- Talbot House Children's Charity Special school · Ages 4–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.6 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Beech Hill Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 20%, EHC plans 2.9% 0.2 miles
- West Denton Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 23.1%, EHC plans 3.8% 0.4 miles
- St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 16.4%, EHC plans 3.1% 0.4 miles
All mainstream schools in Newcastle upon Tyne SEND schools in Newcastle upon Tyne
Questions about Studio West
How many pupils at Studio West have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 115 of the 496 pupils (23.2%) were getting SEN support and 30 (6%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Studio West?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (39 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (38 pupils) and autism (26 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Studio West?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Studio West?
Through Newcastle upon Tyne council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Studio West?
You can ask for Studio West to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Studio West have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Cheviot Primary School, about 0.9 miles away.
Where is Studio West?
West Denton Way, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2SZ, in Newcastle upon Tyne.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.