Moorbridge, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Moorbridge is a pru school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Moorbridge in detail
Where pupils go next
Of the 120 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 53% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 46% to a further education college and 7% into work.
Who goes there
76.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 130 pupils (79.3%) received SEN support and 33 (20.1%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Shiremoor (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 210 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Earsdon Road-Middle School (sw-bound), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 105 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 North Tyneside (232).
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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils receive an exceptional quality of education at this school. Pupils who have had previously poor school experiences thrive. They make rapid progress through the curriculum and achieve highly. Many pupils leave key stage 4 with the necessary qualifications for the next phase of their lives.
Staff have created a calm, inclusive environment where pupils flourish. Pupils feel safe and appreciate the caring emotional support that they receive. Pupils typically commented, 'We don't worry about coming to school anymore.' The school is a place of sanctuary where pupils can be themselves, learn and be happy. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has developed an ambitious curriculum that is aspirational for pupils. When pupils join the school, staff review their needs to ensure that they access the right type of provision. In key stages 3 and 4, pupils study a broad range of subjects. Vocational options, such as the sports academy, health and beauty and future skills, enable pupils to follow their interests. This helps to prepare them for life beyond school. All pupils have access to specialist social, emotional and mental health support. Teachers are experts in their subjects. They make sure that pupils remember vital knowledge and have the confidence to apply it independently.
Staff have transformed the culture of reading across the school. Pupils now read for pleasure and develop reading skills that will support them in the wider world. Staff use detailed assessment information to plan individual reading programmes. These include regular phonics boosters and dyslexia intervention sessions. Pupils quickly learn how to read fluently, accurately and with expression. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive specialised reading support. Pupils with education, health and care plans have their targets expertly built into the curriculum.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded 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 March 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
76.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Keep up with Moorbridge
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Moorbridge is in North Tyneside; for families living there:
Apply to North Tyneside for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 4 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 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 North Tyneside is 12 (the median across 84 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
186%
Over capacity
164 pupils
88 places
76 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 North Tyneside council
Places available
1,743
Applications
1,685
Got 1st preference
84.3%
Got preferred school
94.4%
All secondary applications across North Tyneside council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
130
SEN Support
33
EHC Plans
99.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
164
Total Pupils
92
Boys
72
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
51
Teachers
3.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,172
Mean salary
2026 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Moorbridge
What is Moorbridge's Ofsted rating?
Moorbridge's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Moorbridge?
No fixed boundary. When Moorbridge is oversubscribed, North Tyneside allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Moorbridge?
Moorbridge has around 164 pupils on roll. 77% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Moorbridge?
Apply through North Tyneside's coordinated admissions process, naming Moorbridge 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 Moorbridge?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 4 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 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 North Tyneside is 12 (the median across 84 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Moorbridge?
Moorbridge is at Earsdon Road, Shiremoor, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE27 0HJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)