Emily Wilding Davison School

About Emily Wilding Davison School

Emily Wilding Davison School is a community special school in Ponteland, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 109 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.3 (2025/26). 79.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Northumberland →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

109 / 100 (109%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

2 July 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Thornhill Road, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9QB

Phone

01912980838

Acting Headteacher

Michael Hutchison

Website

https://ewd.northumberland.sch.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Emily Wilding Davison School?

Emily Wilding Davison School is a community special school in Ponteland, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Emily Wilding Davison School have?

Emily Wilding Davison School has 109 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Emily Wilding Davison School's Ofsted rating?

Emily Wilding Davison School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024).

How does Emily Wilding Davison School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Emily Wilding Davison School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.3 in 2025/26.

Where is Emily Wilding Davison School?

Emily Wilding Davison School is located at Thornhill Road, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9QB.