Emily Wilding Davison School is a not applicable school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Emily Wilding Davison School currently has around 109 pupils on roll, which is about 109% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 71.6% boys and 28.4% girls. Around 70.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 51.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 91.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (98.2%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 73% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (64%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 27% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Thornhill Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE20 9QB
Website: https://ewd.northumberland.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01912980838
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Northumberland
Headteacher / Principal: Dr Michael Hutchison
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 132771

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 02/07/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 100
Number of Pupils: 109
Number of Boys: 78
Number of Girls: 31

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 51.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 91.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British98.20%107
Other Mixed1.80%2
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other White0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-2.95)
Of the 22 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 19 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-2.95
Town average
-0.40
Local authority average
-0.11
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
32%
Local authority average
34%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
31%
Local authority average
50%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
3.5
Town average
40.4
Local authority average
48.8
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.3
Town average
3.5
Local authority average
4.2
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
73%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Richard Coates Church of England Primary School
Thornhill Road , Ponteland NE20 9QB
- not rated 1 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Richard Coates Church of England Primary School
Thornhill Road , Ponteland NE20 9QB
3out of 4 1 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Ponteland Primary School
Callerton Lane , Ponteland NE20 9EG
3out of 4 86 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Ponteland Primary School
Thornhill Road , Ponteland NE20 9QB
- not rated 86 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ponteland Community Primary School
Callerton Lane , Ponteland NE20 9EY
3out of 4 1,164 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ponteland High School
Callerton Lane , Ponteland NE20 9EY
- not rated 1,237 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ponteland High School
The Crescent , Callerton Lane NE20 9EG
3out of 4 1,237 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ponteland Middle School
Callerton Lane , Ponteland NE20 9EY
- not rated 1,164 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Emily Wilding Davison School
Thornhill Road , Ponteland NE20 9QB
3out of 4 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.