Amberley Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 6SQ · North Tyneside · primary school
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24th of 45 primary schools in North Tyneside we can score, 55 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.9/10 against 2,494 of them, against 4.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Amberley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 405 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current proximity to full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Amberley Primary School
Overview
Amberley Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils thrive in a safe and welcoming environment. The report highlights a highly ambitious curriculum and positive relationships, noting that pupils are kind, polite, and well-prepared for future learning.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "well-planned and ambitious curriculum" with a clear sequence of learning that starts in the early years.
- Teachers base their practice on "the latest educational research" and plan lessons with a consistent structure to help pupils remember important knowledge.
- The school has developed a "highly effective mathematics curriculum" that builds on solid foundations laid in early years.
- Pupils demonstrate "enthusiasm for reading" and enjoy sharing their love of books in dedicated spaces like the ‘reading shack’.
- Leaders act decisively on attendance, and governors "fulfil their roles well in supporting the school and holding leaders to account."
Areas to improve
- Support for early readers is variable; the school must ensure staff deliver the phonics scheme consistently and that reading books are "well matched to the sounds that pupils know."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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