Thomas Bewick School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the pupils, staff and Local Advisory Committee of Thomas Bewick School I would like to welcome you. Thomas Bewick School is a specialist provision for autistic children and young people. We cater for children and young people aged 4 -19 years with a range of abilities and differences associated with the autism spectrum."

The nearest other special schools to Thomas Bewick School are Hadrian School (1.6 miles, Outstanding); Talbot House Children's Charity (1.7 miles, Good); Trinity Academy Newcastle (1.9 miles, Requires improvement); and Trinity Post 16 Solutions Limited (1.9 miles, Good).

Thomas Bewick School is one of 5 schools run by Prosper Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Of the 11 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 91% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 9% to a further education college.

63.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21.4% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.

Almost every pupil at Thomas Bewick School has an education, health and care plan (382 of 383 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.

Thomas Bewick School provides for pupils with autism.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Bank Foot (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is West Denton Way-Social Club (e-bound), 280 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Thomas Bewick School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Thomas Bewick School issued 3 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.