Northern Counties SchoolTankerville Terrace , Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Northern Counties School is a not applicable school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a non-maintained 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Northern Counties School currently has around 87 pupils on roll, which is about 73% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 71.3% boys and 28.7% girls. Around 47.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 12.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 36.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.3%).

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