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Sir Charles Parsons School
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Sir Charles Parsons School
- Secondary
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 4ED
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make outstanding progress due to strong curriculum support
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are kind, courteous, and feel safe
Academic Progress: Pupils build their knowledge and skills progressively; high aspirations motivate positive outcomes
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour and positive culture enable thriving learning environment
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are highly skilled with ongoing development programs
Current Educational Practices: Use of signs and symbols improves communication
Strengths and Challenges: Reflective approach constantly refines teaching
Qualifications and Training: Well-trained staff deliver effective phonics teaching
Current Educational Practices: School adapts curriculum skillfully for complex needs with supportive resources
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have opportunities to engage through surveys like Parent View
Communication: School uses a 鈥榟ow is my learning?鈥� system consistently
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are highly satisfied, stating the school constantly develops new and better ways to help students
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View for feedback and information
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders are proactive, experienced, and flexible
Actions for Quality Improvement: Development plans build on strengths; interventions are data-driven
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strategic oversight and accountability ensure high-quality education
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel confident that any issues will be sorted out immediately
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Policies are effective; staff training up-to-date
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, ensuring pupil safety
Extracurricular Offerings: Work experience programs and internships are available
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Focuses on desired outcomes and real-world readiness
Extracurricular Offerings: Music, drama, sports, and residential trips enrich learning
Career Counselling Services: Strong focus on exposing pupils to the world of work
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students benefit from integration with local secondary academy
Preparation for Sixth Form: Vocational curriculum and internships prepare pupils well for adulthood
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leading developments in curriculum and assessment for SEND
Managing and Supporting SEND: Personalized, effective support meets SEND needs exceptionally well
Subjects Offered: Focuses on qualifications matched to desired educational outcomes
Subjects Offered: Curriculum includes mathematics, English, science, and more
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About Us
Sir Charles Parsons School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 208 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 22.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.28% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.52% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.28% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.28% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.52 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 84.63% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 163 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 77.81% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 27.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 31.31% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.13% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 95% | 19.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.13% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.56% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.96% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.32% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.64% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.73 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 86.13% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 33 | 152 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 27.6% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 35.27% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 82% | 19.93% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.13% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.52 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.71% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 15.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.86% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.56 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 75.46% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 23 | 134 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 67.23% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 23.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 34% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 9.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.77% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.46% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 35.53% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 17.95% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.37% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.77 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 75.08% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 25 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 67.33% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.33% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 9.92% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.08% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 19.17% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.33% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 17.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.5% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 10.56% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 68.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 56.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.27% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.27% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 88% | 9.36% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.91% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.18% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sir Charles Parsons School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1