Talbot House Children's Charity

IndependentSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

GoodSpecialAges 4–1668 pupils

Hexham Road, Walbottle, NE15 8HWWebsite07711405732

Good68 pupilsAges 4–16EHCP

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Good2y ago

Inspected Jul 2023

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Ages4 - 16

Pupils68

Good2y ago

Ages4 - 16

Pupils68

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Type

Independent

Phase

Special School

Age Range

4 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

68 / 70 (97%)

Avg Class Size

~6*

Head Teacher

Mrs Christine Smiles

Legal Status

Limited Company

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jul 2023

Results

Attainment 8: 17.3

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

7.6%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

7.6%vs 6.5% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate7.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence30.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate4.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder41 pupils (60%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health26 pupils (38%)

Speech, Language & Communication1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Demographics

Total pupils68

Free school meals 54.4%

English as additional language 13.2%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British79.4%

Black African10.3%

Asian Other2.9%

Other1.5%

Mixed Other1.5%

Chinese1.5%

Bangladeshi1.5%

Mixed White & Asian1.5%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 4Average

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

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