Backworth Park Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE27 0FZ · North Tyneside · primary school
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4th 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 — 7.8/10 against 3,161 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 91 | 35% | 3.19 |
| 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.
Backworth Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 10.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection took place in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Stone Carving, Muddy Boots, Art, Drawing, Craft, Board Games, Eco, and KS1 Choir clubs. Sports options include Dance, Access Coaching, Andrew Cartwright Football, and Girls Football. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 342 pupils against a stated capacity of 341. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the separate inspection grades from January 2026 being used to improve teaching?
What Ofsted said about Backworth Park Primary School
Overview
Backworth Park Primary School is described as a welcoming community where pupils thrive and feel valued. The report highlights that leaders have established a clear, ambitious vision, resulting in strong standards across attendance, behaviour, early years, inclusion, and personal development. While teaching is effective and improving, the report notes that some aspects of the curriculum, particularly in English, are still being refined to ensure consistent high achievement.
Strengths
- Attendance is consistently above national figures, with leaders intervening swiftly when dips occur.
- Behaviour is "calm, respectful and purposeful," with bullying not tolerated and pupils feeling safe.
- Inclusion is a "well-established strength," with precise support ensuring pupils with special educational needs follow the same ambitious curriculum as peers.
- The early years provide a "super start," with staff skilfully modelling language and using high-quality interactions.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils demonstrating maturity in understanding diversity, fairness, and online safety.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils have more opportunities to develop their handwriting skills further.
- Leaders should continue to ensure that approaches to teaching the revised reading curriculum support more pupils to achieve highly.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an open culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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