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Akhurst Private School

Other independent school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE2 2PN

Ages 2–13 · Newcastle upon Tyne

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census.

School capacity
117
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Other independent school

Age range

Ages 2–13

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Independent
Headteacher
Mrs F M Derham

Location

Address
The Grove, Jesmond
Postcode
NE2 2PN
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
District
Newcastle upon Tyne
Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne East
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban major conurbation

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed other independent school, Ages 2–13, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne. Notable characteristics: independent, non-selective admissions.

Open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
155
Academies among open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
48% (74)
Open schools in NE2
7
Open schools in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
112

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Newcastle-upon-TyneNear NE2

  • West Jesmond Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE2 3AJ · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 4–11

    • KS280%
    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM14.5%
    • Demand1.16

    0.3 miles away

  • Jesmond Park Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE7 7DP · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 11–18

    • Att850.6
    • P80.3
    • EM5+52%
    • Absence8.4%

    0.5 miles away

  • Northern Counties School

    Ofsted: Good

    Non-maintained special school

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE2 3BB · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–19

    • Absence12.9%
    • FSM42.4%

    0.5 miles away

  • St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE2 1PS · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM28.9%
    • Demand0.92

    0.7 miles away

  • Cragside Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE7 7EL · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 4–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM7.1%
    • Demand1.20

    0.7 miles away

  • South Gosforth First School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE3 1YF · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence2.9%
    • FSM4.3%
    • Demand1.23

    0.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs F M Derham

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