Grasmere Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 6TS · North Tyneside · primary school
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41st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.5/10 against 903 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Grasmere Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 86 pupils against a stated capacity of 145. 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 core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in terms of structured learning time? How does the school plan to improve attainment in the coming year?
What Ofsted said about Grasmere Academy
Overview
Grasmere Academy is described as a "friendly and welcoming school" where pupils "blossom in their attitudes towards learning" and develop self-confidence. The report highlights strong relationships between staff and pupils, with high expectations for behaviour and effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Staff "strive relentlessly to find ways to improve pupils’ lives," ensuring new arrivals settle quickly despite potential gaps in prior learning.
- The teaching of reading is a priority, with a "well structured and consistent" phonics scheme that helps pupils express their "love of reading."
- SEND provision is a strength, with "carefully written" individual plans and close collaboration with external agencies to help pupils overcome significant challenges.
- Behaviour is positive, with bullying being "very rare" and dealt with effectively, making pupils feel safe.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with staff quick to identify concerns and leaders challenging external partners to ensure needs are met.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not adapted well enough for mixed-age classes, leading to "gaps in learning" for some pupils; leaders should review planning to ensure all access the "ambitious school curriculum."
- The religious education curriculum previously lacked detail, leaving pupils with a "limited understanding" of religions; leaders must fully implement and embed the new curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well-trained to identify risks and safeguarding woven through the curriculum to help pupils keep themselves safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0% |
| 2023/24 | 17% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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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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