Liberty School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Liberty School is designed specifically for children with dyslexia and social-emotional needs, with a proprietor who has proven experience in this area. The school has a carefully planned curriculum focused on phonics and reading foundations, alongside thorough systems to support each child's individual needs. The school prioritises safety with excellent health and safety planning, fire safety compliance, and strong safeguarding procedures.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding systems with robust processes for recording concerns and staff training tailored to pupils' needs
- Well-designed curriculum with clear schemes of work that account for different starting points and gaps in knowledge
- Comprehensive health and safety planning including detailed risk assessments for all activities
- Effective assessment framework to identify pupils' needs and track progress
- Thorough pre-employment checks and single central record systems in place
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the proprietor demonstrates thorough understanding of statutory duties, has robust systems for recording concerns, and leaders have requisite qualifications and expertise to maintain a strong safeguarding culture.
Extracurricular Activities
Assembly programme, visits into the local community, swimming pool visits, cookery lessons
Liberty School is a proposed independent school for pupils aged 4-11 with moderate learning difficulties, dyslexia, and social-emotional-mental health needs. The inspection found the school is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered.
Fees (2025)
Day fee
£5,750/term
£17,250/yr
Registration fee
£185
Deposit
£2,000
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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Admissions Demand - Gateshead
Places available
2,301
Applications
1,835
Got 1st preference
86.2%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Gateshead (2025/26)
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