Emily Wilding Davison School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Emily Wilding Davison School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Emily Wilding Davison School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Emily Wilding Davison School are Talbot House Children's Charity (4 miles, Good); and Thomas Bewick School (4.6 miles, Good).
Where pupils go next
Of the 30 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 43% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 23% to a further education college and 3% to an apprenticeship.
Who goes there
79.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 7 pupils (5.6%) received SEN support and 117 (94.4%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Emily Wilding Davison School has a SEN unit for social, emotional and mental health needs: 149 places, 133 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Newcastle Airport (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Coates Middle School (near), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 21 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Northumberland (44).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Emily Wilding Davison School issued 226 suspensions, 207.3 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
This is a rapidly improved school. Pupils are valued and nurtured. Skilled staff provide personalised learning and support. There are high expectations for pupils' behaviour and achievement. The school's core 'RICH-T' values of respect, integrity, compassion, honesty and trust are woven through the school's curriculum. Pupils earn 'golden tickets' when they display these behaviours.
The curriculum is broad and aspirational. It is designed to meet the needs of pupils. Pupils experience a variety of learning opportunities, including vocational and academic courses. Pupils who access alternative provision learn to engage in education, follow their interests and develop their skills.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school is now a calm and pleasant place to learn. Staff have the necessary expertise to understand and meet pupils' special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well.
Leaders have developed a new curriculum. Pupils can gain a range of qualifications including at GCSE and NCFE levels. The content for each curriculum subject has been thoughtfully chosen and coherently sequenced. It is clear what knowledge pupils need to know, when and why.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
79.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEN unit: SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Emily Wilding Davison School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Northumberland is 3 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
124%
Over capacity
124 pupils
100 places
24 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Across Northumberland council
Places available
2,104
Applications
1,819
Got 1st preference
96.0%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All secondary applications across Northumberland council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(14)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
7
SEN Support
117
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Emily Wilding Davison School has a SEN unit for social, emotional and mental health needs: 149 places, 133 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
124
Total Pupils
91
Boys
33
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
7.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,812
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
47.3%
Overall absence
92.6%
Persistent absence
121
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Emily Wilding Davison School
What are GCSE results like at Emily Wilding Davison School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Emily Wilding Davison School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.3. 2% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Emily Wilding Davison School's Ofsted rating?
Emily Wilding Davison School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2023 it was rated Inadequate.
What is the catchment area for Emily Wilding Davison School?
No fixed boundary. When Emily Wilding Davison School is oversubscribed, Northumberland allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Emily Wilding Davison School?
Emily Wilding Davison School has around 124 pupils on roll. 80% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Emily Wilding Davison School have specialist SEN provision?
Emily Wilding Davison School has a SEN unit for social, emotional and mental health needs: 149 places, 133 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Emily Wilding Davison School?
47.3% of sessions were missed at Emily Wilding Davison School in 2024/25. 92.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Emily Wilding Davison School?
Apply through Northumberland's coordinated admissions process, naming Emily Wilding Davison School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Emily Wilding Davison School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Northumberland is 3 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Emily Wilding Davison School?
Emily Wilding Davison School is at Thornhill Road, Ponteland, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE20 9QB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)